Independent Living Day is Saturday, April 29 — NYS  volunteers will span the town helping senior citizens in need of assistance. There are morning and afternoon shifts or you can work all day. This is a great opportunity for community service hours. If you would like to lend a hand call NYS.

Parent Programs

Hope And Support meets on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. If you are a parent or guardian with questions or concerns about your child’s possible or confirmed involvement with substances, you are welcome to attend this group.

Grandparents’ Group — “The Second Time Around: Raising Your Children’s Children” is a new support program for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. This is an ongoing group that meets on Tuesdays from noon until 1:30, and there is no fee.

NYCAAP meets on Wednesdays, 7 to 8 pm, at the high school.

NYS Awards

Outstanding Youth Awards will be presented on Thursday, May 11, at 4 pm, at Booth Library. Nominees will be judged on outstanding qualities in the following categories: Service To Others, Babysitting, Friend, Sister/Brother, or any other outstanding quality.

Nomination forms are available at Newtown Youth Services, the schools, Drug Center Pharmacy, and Booth Library. All nominations must be received by noon on Friday, April 28.

Gail Smith Awards will be presented on Monday, May 22, at 7 pm, at Booth Library. Three awards will be given: one to an adult, one to a youth, and one to a business.

Criteria for nomination are based on outstanding contribution and leadership for the betterment of services, facilities, and recognition of Newtown’s youth.

Nomination forms are available at Newtown Youth Services, the schools, Drug Center Pharmacy, and Booth Library. Nominations must be received by noon on Friday, May 5.

All programs take place at Newtown Youth Services, 10 Glen Road, unless noted. Call 270-4335 for additional information.