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

There will be a $5 registration charge per person payable at dress rehearsal.

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.

Parent Programs

Parents of Children with Learning Differences –– Meets every other Monday. Next meeting will be April 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Be Aware: Heroin on the Rise — Presented by John Hamilton on Monday, April 21, (RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER) 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.

Newtown Skatepark Association — Fundraising kickoff meeting for all Newtown parents will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 7 pm in the boardroom of Newtown Youth Services building. Please call Matt at 270-4334 for more information.

Ongoing Groups

New Format for Fathers’ Group with Frank Oliveria –– Saturday, May 10, 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 24, 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 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 21. 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.