Newtown Road Race 5K and Kids’ Run — Saturday, September 2, 9 am, Dickinson Park. Proceeds benefit Newtown Youth Services. Individuals of all ages welcome: runners, walkers, jogging strollers. Entry forms are available at Newtown Youth Services or online at NewtownRoadRace.com or Active.com. This is a USATF-sanctioned event on a certified scenic course through Newtown. Entry fee is $20 in advance, or $25 on race day. Kids pay their age up to $10. For further information, visit the website or call NYS.

Parent Programs

Hope and Support meets on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Parents or guardians with questions or concerns about a child’s possible or confirmed involvement with substances are welcome to attend this group.

Grandparents’ Group — The Second Time Around: Raising Your Children’s Children is an ongoing support program. This group meets Mondays 12 to 1:30 pm. There is no fee.

For further information or to register, contact NYS at 270-4335.