Individual Youth and Family Counseling Available. Please call for further information.

High School After Prom — NYS is pleased to be working with the high school PTSA on the revival of the After Prom, which will be held at the Gym at Newtown. All juniors and seniors are welcome to come and enjoy great prizes, fun and entertainment.

Celebrate Youth Month

Independent Living Day — Saturday, May 7. If you are a senior in need of assistance or if you would like to volunteer for that day, please call NYS at 270-4335. There is a morning shift and one in the afternoon. Won’t you join us in a fun day of helping others?

18th Annual NYS Talent Show — Friday, May 13, at 7 pm in Newtwon Middle School auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students. Come and cheer for all the wonderful talent.

3rd Annual Hat City Blues Benefit Concert — Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 21, at 8 pm, at the Fireside. Once again this talented jazz group will donate the proceeds of this evening to Newtown Youth Services. Tickets are $8.

Moms Groups

Moms of Multiples — Meets once a month at the Methodist Church Hall from 10 to 11. The group will meet April 29 and May 20. There is no charge for this group.

Please call to register for all the above groups.

Parent Programs

Hope Support Group — If you are a parent with questions or concerns about your child’s possible or confirmed involvement with substances, you are invited to attend the Hope and Support group. This group meets from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Mondays in the Parents Corner. All are welcome.

Youth Programs

Super Sitters — The final session will be held the week of June 27 and meet every day that week from 1 to 2:30. The fee is $40 which includes all materials and snack. Please call NYS at 270-4335 to register.

Cullens Nature Camp —Back by popular demand, June 24 through July 1. Morning session 9:30 to 11 for grades K–2 (finishing). Afternoon session 11:30 to 1 for grades 3–5 (finishing). The cost is $50. Limited to 20 students per group. These groups generally fill up quickly so for further information or to sign up, call Laurie at 270-4335.

HSYAB — Will meet on Monday, May 2 at 5:30

HSYAB Scholarship — Forms are available in the High School Career Center; they need to be returned to NYS by May 2.

MSYAB — Will meet on Monday, May 2, in Room A-10 at the middle school. The meeting will run from 2:15 to 3:30.

NYCAAP — An AIDS awareness group for high school students meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at NYS.

WIRED (We’re Inviting Rethinking about Engaging in Drugs and Drinking) — Meets on Thursdays at the high school, from 2 to 3 in room A-111.

WIRED is also presenting a free “Movie Night” on Saturday, April 30, 7:30 to 10, in the Newtown High School cafeteria to celebrate Newtown’s Stop Underage Drinking Week. The Incredibles will be shown. Newtown Youth Services will provide parent chaperones. Refreshments will be sold by WIRED at the event, and proceeds will be donated to charitable organizations. All are welcome to attend.

Children of Divorce — For children in grades 1 through 6. Usually meets first and third Monday of the month. May 2 and May 16 will be the final meetings. Time is 6 to 7:15 pm.

This is an interactive group using tools such as art therapy and games. Please call for further information.

SibShops — For students in grades 1 through 6. Meets the last Monday of the month from 5 to 7. Due to scheduling conflicts the May meeting will be on Wednesday, May 18.

There is no fee for either of these two groups.

Gail Smith and

Outstanding Youth Awards

Gail Smith — Newtown Youth Services is currently seeking nominations for its annual Gail Smith Awards. Each year Youth Services recognizes a youth, an adult, and a business that have made outstanding contributions and leadership for the betterment of services, facilities, and recognition of Newtown’s youth. Nominations may be made by writing a one-page letter stating why the person or business nominated should receive the award. Youth nominated must be 18 years of age or younger. Please include your name, address, and phone number and the name, address, and phone number of the nominee.

Gail Smith, a founder of Newtown Youth Services, believed in the youth of this community. A large part of her life as a teacher, volunteer, and parent was dedicated to enabling children to realize their full potential and in turn to help Newtown’s youth use their gifts and talents for the well being of peers and community. Send nominations to Newtown Youth Services, attention Roseanne Loring, 10 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 or FAX to 270-4338. For additional information call NYS at 270-4335. All nominations must be received by noon, May 6. The Gail Smith Awards Ceremony is Monday, May 23, at 7 pm in the Booth Library.

Outstanding Youth Awards — Nominees will be judged on outstanding qualities in the following categories: Service to Others, Babysitting, Friend, Sister/Brother, or any other outstanding quality. We will present these awards on Thursday, May 26, at 4 pm in the Booth Library.

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 10 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, unless noted. To register, or for further information please call 270-4335.