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09-10 Events Archive

AUGUST

19, 2009,6:30-8:30pm, Transition Planning for Children with Special Needs
Event: This presentation for parents addresses the steps to developing a successful Individual Education Program for students with disabilities who are of transition age (14+). Topics will include how to develop a future plan, courses of study in high school, and what is involved in writing goals for post-high school experiences. The outcome is to increase a student’s opportunities for successful transition from the school setting to adult life.
Speaker: Edward G. Flegel, Regional Transition Coordinator, Ohio Secondary Transition Improvement Grant
Host: Tools for Today and Tomorrow
Location: ESC-CC Building, 5811 Canal Road, Room 105, Valley View
Registration: Is required in advance. Please call Linda Kresnye at 216-229-5757, Ext. 126
Fee: $10
Information: Flyer

The Seventh Annual NAMIWalk is August 29, 2009.

Every journey begins with that first step.
In 2007, thousands of concerned citizens in more than 60 communities across the nation joined NAMI's Campaign for the Mind of America and walked together to raise money and awareness about our country's need for a world-class treatment and recovery system for people with mental illness.
NAMI Greater Cleveland is an important part of this life changing event. Let's make 2009 a great success.

Location: Voinovich Park behind the Rock+Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH
Date: August 29, 2009
Distance: 2.5 MI Check-in: 9:00 am Start Time: 10:00 am
For more information about this event, please contact: Bridget Murphy bmurphy@nami.org
Phone: 216.875.0266 FAX: 216-861-2574

SEPTEMBER

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Locally, there are many events that raise visibility and celebrate recovery. Check out the events listed on the attached calendar that was compiled by the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County. <Events Calendar>

10-11, 2009, 9am-4:30pm each day, Gaining Skills and Competence in your Group Work with Clients Who have been Traumatized
Event: This training is designed to incorporate group practice principles for working with survivors of trauma and process-oriented group facilitation. Clinicians will enhance their group practice skills through the didactic portion of this training and gain confidence in their experience through practice and feedback.
Presenters: Kirsti Mouncey, LISW-S, LCDCIII ; Claire Campbell, MAAT, PC & Allison Hrovat, PC, M.Ed
Host: Rape Crisis Center
Location: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, 526 Superior Ave. #1400 Cleve., O. 44114
CEUs: 12
Fee: $195
Registration: On-line at www.clevelandrapecrisis.org or call (216) 619-6194 ext. 104

15, 2009,7:30pm, This Writer's Life: Saved by Stories (University School Distinguished Speaker Series)
Event: Author and Stanford Professor Tobias Wolff, best known for his award-winning memoir, This Boy’s Life, which chronicles Wolff’s life growing up with an itinerant mother and abusive stepfather.
Host: University School
Location: University School Shaker Campus, 20701 Brantley Rd , Shaker Heights Conway Hall Auditorium
Information: More Information and to register

16, 2009,5:30-8:30pm,The Adolescent Brain Under Construction
Event: Join us for a free event and learn just enough about brain development to better understand and relate to the adolescents in your family, workplace or neighborhoods.
Host: Communities that Care of Lorain County - Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by grant # 14693 from ONDCP and SAMHSA
Location: Spitzer Conference Center (on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005 S. Abbe Road, Elyria)
CEUs: 2.0 free CEU’s/RCH’s (counselor and social workers/chemical dependency counselors)
Information: Reservations reuired by 9/9/09, limited to the first 300 persons. Reserve your place by calling 440-282-9920 Flyer

18, 2009, 9am-12:30pm, Personal Safety for Social Workers
Event: Planning and preparation are the most effective measures utilized in the prevention of violence. This workshop will engage social work practitioners in identifying situations with clients that present risk, assessing the level of risk and formulating a safety plan from a variety of effective options.
Presenters: Dan R. Clark, MS (former Chief of Police, City of Lakewood)
Host: Rape Crisis Center
Location: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, 526 Superior Ave. #1400 Cleve., O. 44114
CEUs: 3
Fee: $59
Registration: On-line at www.clevelandrapecrisis.org or call (216) 619-6194 ext. 104

21, 2009, 7-8:30pm, I AM DIRT
Event: One man show entitled, Dirt, featuring John Morello. Program focuses on drug awareness and is appropriate for grade 7 and higher students and adults. Visit the iamdirt.org website for more information.
Host: P2PN; CAPA; Eastside Parent Coalition
Location: Brecksville/Braodview Heights High School, 6380 Mill Road, Broadview Heights
Information: Flyer

22, 2009, 7-8:30pm, I AM DIRT
Event: One man show entitled, Dirt, featuring John Morello. Program focuses on drug awareness and is appropriate for grade 7 and higher students and adults. Visit the iamdirt.org website for more information.
Host: P2PN; CAPA; Eastside Parent Coalition
Location: Westlake High School Performing Arts Center , 27830 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake
Information: Flyer

23, 2009,6-8pm, Achieving Wellness and Recovery with Schizophrenia
Speaker: Leland Stephan, MA, LCSW, Community Helath Network
Host: NAMI Greater Cleveland
Location: Massimo Da Milano 1400 W. 25th St. Cle, Ohio 44113
Information: Flyer
Registration: This program is free, but registration is required, call 21-875-7776 to register

23, 2009, 7-8:30pm, I AM DIRT
Event: One man show entitled, Dirt, featuring John Morello. Program focuses on drug awareness and is appropriate for grade 7 and higher students and adults. Visit the iamdirt.org website for more information.
Host: P2PN; CAPA; Eastside Parent Coalition
Location: John Carroll University, Donahue Auditorium, Dolan Science Ctr, 20700 North Park Blvd., University Heights <map>
Information: Flyer

24, 2009, 9am-noon, Early Literacy Screening
Event: Free screenings for non-Lawrence children in grades K-3.
Host: Lawrence School
Location: Lawrence School, Lower School Campus1551 E. Wallings Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Information: By appt. only - call Vaness Diffenbacher at 440-52-0003 Flyer

27, 6pm-8:30pm, "Walk into the Light"
Event: Walk through Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help bring depression and suicide prevention into the light
Host: Suicide Prevention Education Alliance (SPEA)
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Information/Registration:
Ways to register:
Online at www.helppreventsuicide.org then click on “Into the Light™ Walk 2009”
Print the “Mail In Registration Form” found on our website and mail to: Suicide Prevention Education Alliance (SPEA) 29425 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 306 Cleveland, OH 44122

Use the tools under “My HQ” to email friends, family and associates. Ask for their support of your Walk Team.
The Walk is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. The Walk distance is 1.5 miles. The event is more of an evening stroll. It is not an athletic event.
If you have questions about the “Into the Light™ Walk”, please call Marti Neveu at (216) 464-3471 or by email: mneveu@speaneohio.org

28, 2009, Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children
Event: Have dinner with your children on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009,and join thousands of families across the country as they celebrate Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children.
Host: CASA - Learn more about Family Day
Location: Any place the family is together eating dinner
Information: Flyer

OCTOBER

3, 2009, 9am-3pm, Operation Medicine Cabinet Flyer
Event: Bring your unused or outdated prescription medications to the collection location.
Host: Bay Village Police, Fairview Police, Lakewood Police, Norht Olmsted Police, Rocky River Police, Westlake Police
Location: Clague Cabin at Clague Park, Hilliard Blvd. & Clague Rd., Westlake

8 & 15 , 2009, 6pm -8pm, Understnading Attention Deficit Disorders (2 part program)
Event: Topics covered will include an overview of ADHD, the state of the newest science and research on ADHD, what we know about the life-course of ADHD as children transition to adulthood, and what we can do to help manage ADHD.
Host: Lawrence School
Location: Lawrence School - Upper School Campus (Sagamore Hills), Garfiled Theatre, 1003 Olde 8 Rd., Sagamore Hills, OH 4407
Registration: Leave a message at the Box Office at 440-832-7844 or email cbaker@lawrenceschool.org
Information: Flyer

10, 2009, 9am-noon, Parent University Flyer incl agenda
Event: What Kids Need to Succeed
Host: Community Challenge, a division of Recovery Resources
Location: Rocky River High School, Rocky River, OH
Registration: Admission is FREE but registration is required. Childcare will be provided for a fee of $5.00 per child. To register or for more information contact Jeanne Campanella, Community Challenge Coordinator, 440-241-2608, or email communitychallenge@recres.org
Registration: Complete form and mail

14, 2009, 9am-4pm,Staff Development Day - Save the date flyer
Event: Numerous workshops will be provided throughout the day, more info coming soon.
Host: Catholic Charities
Location: St. Augustine Manor, 7911 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
Registration: Begins Sept. 14, 2009 and ends Oct. 5, 2009
Fee: $75, includes continental breakfast
Information: Flyer or contact Catholic Charities kyager@clevelandcatholiccharities.org

19, 2009,6:30pm-8:30pm, Parenting for Prevention flyer
Event: Rules for Parents are but 3: Love, Limit and Let Be
Host: Community Challenge, a division of Recovery Resources and Rocky River Schools
Location: Rocky River Middle School Cafeteria, Rocky River, OH
Registration: Admission is FREE but registration is required. To register or for more information contact Jeanne Campanella, Community Challenge Coordinator, 440-241-2608, or email communitychallenge@recres.org

22 , 2009, 6pm -8pm, Understanding Dyslexia
Event: This event with include a presentation that explains the nature of dyslexia, how it can be measured, and how it effects children at home and school. This evening will also include a panel of experienced professionals who will help attendees gain insight on the dyslexic child. (Panel members TBA.)
Host: Lawrence School
Location: Lawrence School - Upper School Campus (Sagamore Hills), Garfiled Theatre, 1003 Olde 8 Rd., Sagamore Hills, OH 4407
Registration: Leave a message at the Box Office at 440-832-7844 or email cbaker@lawrenceschool.org
Information: Flyer

22, 2009, 7pm, Not My Child Flyer
Event: Parent Drug Awareness and Education Program – presented by parents who knowbecause they lived it and an expert panel to answer questions.
Speakers: Middle School Principal Sean McAndrews, Bay High School Assistant Principal Jason Martin, St. Raphael School Assistant Principal Roger Andrachik, Juvenile Detective Kevin Krolkowski, and Mike Matoney the Executive Director at New Directions – a Cleveland are adolescent residential drug treatment center.
Host: Bay Village Schools
Location: Bay MIddle School, Bay Village

27, 2009, 6-10pm, The Latest On Drugs: A Show and Tell Flyer
Event: Hands on presentation about drugs. Drop by, walk through, ask questions and leave informed.
Host: Westlake Council of PTAs in cooperation with Westlake Schools, WPC, WPD, P2PN
Location: Westlake High School Media Center

28, 2009, 7pm, Not My Child Flyer
Event: Parent Drug Awareness and Education Program – presented by parents who knowbecause they lived it and an expert panel to answer questions.
Speakers: Middle School Principal Sean McAndrews, Bay High School Assistant Principal Jason Martin, St. Raphael School Assistant Principal Roger Andrachik, Juvenile Detective Kevin Krolkowski, and Mike Matoney the Executive Director at New Directions – a Cleveland are adolescent residential drug treatment center.
Host: Bay Village Schools
Location: St. Raphael School, Bay Village

28, 2009 3:30-6pm, Understanding Autism web link
Event: The goal of the forum is to educate attendees on the complexity of autism through explaining autism spectrum disorders from a neurological, behavioral, and social perspective and highlighting symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and community resources for families and/or professionals that work or have children diagnosed with autism.
Speakers: Max Wiznitzer, M.D., Elizabeth Short, Ph.D., and Rory McLean
Host: Discovery and Wellness Center for Children (DWCC) at University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Location: W.O. Walker Building's Auditorium 10524 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 44106 . Parking is free in Lot #36, located across from the W.O. Walker Building next to National City Bank on Stokes Blvd.

28, 2009, 7pm, Young Adults with Autism: What Happens After Leaving High School? web link
Speakers: Paul T. Shattuck, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, George Warren Brown School of Social Work Washington University in St. Louis
Host: Washington University Club of Cleveland and Autism Speaks
Location: The Wuliger Center at Bellefaire JCB (22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44118)

29, 2009, 9am-noon, Early Literacy Screening
Event: Free screenings for non-Lawrence children in grades K-3.
Host: Lawrence School
Location: Lawrence School, Lower School Campus1551 E. Wallings Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Information: By appt. only - call Vaness Diffenbacher at 440-52-0003 Flyer

30, 2009, 9:30am-11:30am, STAYING IN THE BOAT DURING THE ROCKY YEARS Flyer
Speakers: Amy Speidel, CCDI Certified Conscious Discipline Instructor and Parenting Coach with Senders Pediatrics
Host: Bellefaire JCB - SAY
Location: The Wuliger Center at Bellefaire JCB (22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44118)
CEUs: 2.0 Free CEUs will be given to Social Workers and Counselors
Information: Need More Information or RSVP to: Nancy Schaumburg, SAY Coalition Coordinator schaumburgn@bellefairejcb.org 216.320.8469

NOVEMBER

2, 2009, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Positive Discipline Flyer Seven Mondays NEW START DATAE
Event: Parents, are you feeling challenged? ...by power struggles with your kids, whining, talking back, or with lack of follow through? ...with bedtime and morning hassles, with homework and chore hassles, or with sibling conflicts? Join us for this series of powerful, enjoyable, hands-on parenting classes for parents of children from birth through teens TO LEARN COMMON-SENSE, EFFECTIVE, and CREATIVE TOOLS FOR PARENTING THROUGH POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
Speaker: Saskia Riley, Positive Discipline Facilitator
Host: Community Challenge
Location: Rocky River Presbyterian Church 21750 Detroit Road
Fee: Cost: $40 per person and includes book; $70 per couple, childcare is available for $5 per child, per class
Registration: To register or for more information contact Jeanne Campanella, Community Challenge Coordinator, 440-241-2608, emailcommunitychallenge@recres.org

6, 2009, 11am , Champions for Children Stroller Brigade Web Link
Event: This year’s event is focused on health care reform for children to tell Congress and the President that real--not hollow--child health reform for children means accessible, affordable and comprehensive care for all children no matter where they live. This “All Children, All Services, Everywhere” message will be delivered by children, their parents, grandparents, and other champions for children across America.
Audience: ALL PARENTS in Cleveland
Host: Children's Defense Fund
Location: A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland
Details: The Brigade will begin at 11 a.m. We will be marching along 9th Street so that Senators Brown and Voinovich see and hear all of us! We are working on getting a shuttle service to transport participants from a downtown parking lot to our rally location.

12, 2009, 9am-12pm , Relational Aggression: Girls that bully Flyer
Event: Join Susan as she shares her knowledge of including, "Frenemies" Understanding Relational Aggression, BFF! (Except WhenWe're Not) Developing Healthy Friendships (for girls) and Helping Our Daughters Choose Healthy Relationships.
Presenter: Susan Fee, M.Ed., LPC, Author, Professional Counselor, Speaker
Host: Campus Impact
Location: Spitzer Conference Center at Lorain County Community College 1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, Ohio 44035
CEUs: CEU’s for counselors, social workers and nurses available for additional $10 provided by CJ Hendry and Associates - Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapists Board #RC5010708. Ohio Nursing Association awards credit for CSWMFTB approved programs.
Fee: $35
Registration: Register at campusimpact.net or by calling 440-864-2011

13, 2009, 9am-4:30pm AND Nov. 14, 9am-5pm , Girls Kick Butt: An Empowerment Conference Model for Adolescent Girls (participants attend both days)
Event: This workshop will teach participants how to develop and implement an empowerment conference for adolescent girls designed to reduce the risk of sexual assault, build self-esteem and teach healthy behaviors. Practitioners will have the opportunity to learn about efficacy, structure and development of such a model through didactic and experiential ways in day one. In day two participants will have the opportunity to learn about the implementation of an empowerment conference by assisting and facilitating this all day event.
Presenter: Stefanie Workman, MA, ATR-BC & Elana Lester, BA
Host: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Location: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center 526 Superior Ave. #1460 Cleveland, OH 44114
CEUs: 4.5
Fee: $195

15, 2009, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Tools for Encouraging Communication
Event: For parents of children with autism
Host: Milestones
Location: Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc. 29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite B Westlake, Ohio 44145
Fee: $30.00 per person per workshop or $45.00 for two family members/caregivers per workshop
Information: Visit www.milestones.org ● call 216-464-7600 ● e-mail info@milestones.org

19, 2009, 9am-noon, Early Literacy Screening
Event: Free screenings for non-Lawrence children in grades K-3.
Host: Lawrence School
Location: Lawrence School, Lower School Campus1551 E. Wallings Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Information: By appt. only - call Vaness Diffenbacher at 440-52-0003 Flyer

23, 2009, 7pm-8:30pm,Talking to your Teenagers about Sexual Assault and Sexting
Event: For parents of teenagers and college students. Now is the time to talk to your children about preventing rape and sexual assault. Attend this program to learn the myths and facts about sexual assault, how students can protect themselves on campus, special dynamics of alcohol and sexual assault, how to respond to a sexual assault disclosure from your child or a friend, and the legal consequences of sexting or sending nude photographs via cell phones.
Host: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center adn the SANE Program at Fairview Hospital
Location: Fairview Hospital Wellness Center, 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River
Information: Registration is required. Please contact 1.877.234.FITT (3488) to register

DECEMBER

ESSAY CONTEST
Event: Stop the Hate Scholarship Opportunity <Complete Details> Deadline: Dec 16, 2009
Host: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Information: $100,000*Tuition Scholarship to an Ohio college/university One scholarship winner to be selected from among the best 11th and 12th grade essays

2, 2009, 7pm-8pm, Parents of Teens Survival Group Flyer
Event: For Parents of Middle and High School Students FREE monthly gatherings to share, strategize, support, and survive the teen years
Host: Say - SOcial Advocates for Youth and Parents of teens
Information: Nancy Schaumburg SAY Coalition Coordinator (216) 320-8469 schaumburgn@bellefairejcb.org

5, 2009, 1pm-2:30pm, Special Needs Solutions flyer
Event: For families with an interest or questions about disability benefits etc. While we are not condoning the service or company, it may be informational if any families have questions.
Host: Prudential
Location: Westlake Porter Public Library 27333 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145
Information: 440.268.9050 (ext. 26)

15, 2009, 7pm, Young Family Support Groups Flyer
Event: A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger struggling or diagnosed with mental illness.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland Location: Knights of Columbus, 4730 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, 44109 Information: No registration necessary. FREE. Questions: 216-875-7776 or tmiller@nami.org

JANUARY

7, 2010, 7pm , Kids and Popular Culture: Myths and Misconceptions Flyer
Speaker: Author and University of Southern California Sociologist Karen Sternheimer will discuss these questions and answer others about trends in youth behavior. A graduate of Beachwood High School, Dr. Sternheimer is the author of Connecting Social Problems and Popular Culture: Why Media is not the Answer; Kids These Days: Facts and Fictions About Today’s Youth and It’s Not the Media: The Truth About Pop Culture’s Influence on Children. Her commentary has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Newsday, and the San Jose Mercury News, and she has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, The O’Reilly Factor, The History Channel, the Fox Morning News and numerous radio programs
Host: the Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Association and Bellefaire JCB
Location: Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau Wuliger Center 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118
Information For more information or to reserve your seats, contact Rachel Duber at duberr@bellefairejcb.org or 216-320-8310.

5, 2010, 7pm, Young Family Support Groups Flyer
Event: A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger struggling or diagnosed with mental illness.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland Location: Knights of Columbus, 4730 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, 44109 Information: No registration necessary. FREE. Questions: 216-875-7776 or tmiller@nami.org

7-18 2010, Facing Depression, a radio series Flyer
Event: Ideastream reports on a disease that affects one in six American adults.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland and WVIZ
Information:

7, 2010, 7pm, Kids and Popular Culture: Myths and Misconceptions Flyer
Event:A graduate of Beachwood High School, Dr. Sternheimer is the author of Connecting Social Problems and Popular Culture: Why Media is not the Answer; Kids These Days: Facts and Fictions About Today’s Youth and It’s Not the Media: The Truth About Pop Culture’s Influence on Children. Her commentary has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Newsday, and the San Jose Mercury News, and she has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, The O’Reilly Factor, The History Channel, the Fox Morning News and numerous radio programs.
Speakers:Author and University of Southern California Sociologist Karen Sternheimer will discuss these questions and answer others about trends in youth behavior.
Host: Bellefaire JCB and the Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Association
Location: Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau W uliger Center 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118
Information: For more information or to reserve your seats, contact Rachel Duber at duberr@bellefairejcb.org or 216-320-8310.

8, 2010, 9am-11am, Shining the Light On Childhood Trauma in Ohio,
a comprehensive Look at Ohio’s Childhood Trauma Initiative.
Event: In ongoing efforts to enhance school based mental health services the Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success (OMHNSS)-Northeast (NEAN) presents a series of three meetings focusing on childhood trauma and building assets for all children. This is the first in that series.
Speakers: Leslie Brower, Ph.D., RN Deputy Director, Program and Policy Development, Ohio Department of Mental Health AND Kay Rietz, Assistant Deputy Director Office of Children’s Services and Prevention, Ohio Department of Mental Health
Host: Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success (OMHNSS)-Northeast (NEAN)
Location: Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County 1400 West 25th Street (enter off Detroit Ave.), third floor.
Information: Contact Ellen Abraham at 216 215 8647 or email at neanabraham@cs.com

11, 2010, 8:30am-3:30pm, Effective strategies for working with a person on the Autism Spectrum
Event: Thisautism training is for teachers, administrators, couselors,social workers, school personnel, professionals and parents
Host:The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland and The Educational Service Center
Location: The City of Independence Civic Center,, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131
Fee: $50 for Professionals and $20 for Parents, includes lunch
CEUs: The course includes 5 1/4 CEU credit
Information: Register by calling the ASGC (216) 556-4937 or e-mail at support@asgc.org. Checks should be made payable to the ASGC, and mailed to P.O. Box 41066, Brecksville, OH 44141. om

19, 2010, 7pm, Young Family Support Groups Flyer
Event: A support group for Parents/Caregivers of children 18 and younger struggling or diagnosed with mental illness.
Host: NAMI of Greater Cleveland
Location: Knights of Columbus, 4730 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, 44109
Information: No registration necessary. FREE. Questions: 216-875-7776 or tmiller@nami.org

FEBRUARY

1-6, 2010, RESPECT Week event schedule Flyer
Event: Link to events to increase awareness of Teen Dating Violence

Event: Girls with Soul Programs for February More information and Links to Programs
MYoga for Teens
Fit Cleveland
Intro to Self Defense
Drills adn Thrills
Sole vibe
Power Play

6, 2010, 11am-1pm, Family Game Week Kick off Event Flyer
Event: Rocky River Community Coalition’s 5th Annual Family Game Week Unplug & Connect
Activities: Make-a-valentine; corn hole toss; story telling; sing a long; balloon art, and much more.
Location: Rocky River Senior Center
Registration: Call 333-6660 by Feb. 3.
Donation: $1 per child payable at the door for materials.

7-13, 2010, Family Game Week Flyer
Event: Rocky River Community Coalition’s 5th Annual Family Game Week Unplug & Connect

9, 2010, 7-8:30pm, Human Sexuality and Children with Disabilities Flyer
Event: Please join us for an informative talk on sexuality and children with disabilities.
Host:Strongsville, Berea, Parma, Fairview/North Olmsted Parent Mentors
Location: Albion Middle School- Media Center 11109 Webster Road, Strongsville, 44136 FREE.
Information: Teresa Karsnak at karsnak@strongnet.org or 440-572-6593 by Feb. 5th

22, 2010, 6-7:30pm, Personal Safety for Families: Joining Hands to Keep our Community Safe Flyer
Event: Please join us to learn more about the following… * Awareness of “suspicious” people, cars, places *Rules for safety when kids are home alone *Guidelines for using cell phones and the internet safely *Tips for teens on how to be safe drivers *Developing safety plans with your kids
Host:Community Challenge of Rocky River
Location: Rocky River High School Auditorium

26, 2010, 8-10:30pm, Seniors and Youth Why Their Relationships Matter Flyer
Event: Presentation and group discussion: The Importance of the Grandparent/Grandchild Relationship and the 40 Developmental Assets
Host:Community Challenge of Rocky River and Rocky River Senior Center
Location: Rocky River Senior Center 21014 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River
CEUs: 2 Free Social Work CEUs for Professionals
Information: To register call Carol Calladine @ 440.895.2586 or email: ccalladine@rrcity.com

27, 2010, 10am-1pm, Summer and Beyond Fair Flyer
Event: Exploring camps, activites and much more for children with disabilities.
Host: Ohio State Support Team
Location: St. Michael's Woodside Party Center, 5025 E. Mill Rd., Broadview Heights, OH
Information: Bonnie Simons 216-524-2770 x3818

MARCH

1-22, 2010,4-5pm, Mondays, Yoga for Young People Flyer
Event: A yoga series for kids ages 6-12
Host: River's Edge
Location: River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44111
Fee: $12/class, $40 for all four weeks
Information: Registration Form

12, 20109-11am, Identifying and Understanding Trauma in the Classroom lyer
Speaker: Kate Biddle, MSSA, LISW-S Assistant Vice President, Clinical Services Program Leader for the Treatment of Complex Trauma Disorders Beech Brook
Host: NEAN: Special Series on Trauma
Location: Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County United Bank Building ¡ 2012 W.25th Street, 6th floor ¡ Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Information: neanabraham@cs.com

9-11, 2010, Lake/Geauga Training Committee, 9th Annual Educational Ensemble Link
Event: Session Descriptions
Host: Lake County Narcotics Agency
Location: First Church of Christ, 422 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077
Information: Officer George "Pat" Willis Lake County Narcotics Agency Community Drug Education Supervisor 440-350-3302

26, 2010, 6:30pm, screening of Children of War Link
Event: Filmed inside the war zone of northern Uganda over a period of three years, CHILDREN OF WAR is a unique and incandescent documentary which captures the story of a group of former child soldiers as they undergo a process of emotional and spiritual healing while in a rehabilitation center.
Host: Global Issues Resource Center, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio
Location: Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus Performing Arts Theater 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, Ohio, USA (A suburb of Cleveland)
Information: For more information about the Conference, please
log onto http://creducation.org/cre/goto/3rd.

APRIL

8, 2010, 7:30-9pm, Managing Risky Behavior, a panel discussion Flyer
Speaker: Michael Griffith Principal, Shaker Heights High School Kenya L. Harrington Principal, Charles F. Brush High School Robert Hardis Principal, Beachwood High School Kim Wheeler, moderator Channel 3 Anchor/Education Reporter
Host: Your Teen, SAY, University Hospital, Rainbow Babies& Children Hospital, Recovery Resources, Girls with Sole
Location: Bellefaire JCB, Wuliger Center 22001 Fairmount Blvd, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Information: Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis, CEU credits available

8, 2010, 10am-4pm, Campus Mental Health Flyer
Event: Hear from national and regional experts on issues around student mental health on campus • Identify risk factors and common issues related to campus mental health • Describe strategies to support mental health on campus • Recognize ways that media can be used to educate students about mental health and reduce stigma • Mental health resources on and off campus
Host: Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
Location: Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron Hotel 135 S. Broadway Street Akron, OH 44325
Information: Please visit www.mcmfdn.org for more information and to register.

8, 2010,7pm, Changing the Conversation about Campus Mental Health Flyer
Speaker:Alison Malmon is the founder and Executive Director of Active Minds, Inc., the only national organization dedicated to utilizing the student voice to raise mental health awareness on college campuses.
Host: Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
Location: Theatre in the Student Union, Univ. of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
Information: Please visit www.mcmfdn.org for more information and to register.

19, 2010,7pm, Can We Talk? A Drug Prevention Program for Parents and 7th & 8th graders Flyer
Event: A parent/student drug prevention program
Host:
Location: Bay Middle School, Wolf Rd, Bay Village, OH
Information:

April 15-May 2 , 2010, 8pm (Sundays at 3pm), EAT: It's not about food Flyer
Event:
Host: Fairmount Center for the Arts
Location: Mayfield Village Civic Center, 6622 Wilson Mills Rd., MayfieldVillage, OH 44143
Information: Call 440-782-4087 for reservations, www.fairmountcenter.org

MAY
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ADAMHS Mental Health Month Calendar

4, 2010,7pm, DATE SAFE PROJECT: Help, My Teen is Dating! Flyer
Speaker: Mike Domitrz will lead an interactive session in which you will get nonstop ideas you can implement the moment you get back home.
Host: P2PN, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Bellefaire JCB, Orange PTA
Location: Westlake Performing Art Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake
Information:

4, 2010,1-2pm, Date Safe Project: Train the Trainer Flyer
Speaker:Mike Domitrz, author and founder of the Date Safe Project, Inc. has traveled the country teaching students, parents, educators, and military personnel about dating, communication, respect, and sexual assault awareness. An award-winning speaker, Mike uses humor and honesty to help audiences to take action, and set the norm for respect.
Host: P2PN, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Bellefaire JCB, Orange PTA
Location: 2200 Euclid Ave, Cleveland (free parking at corner of Prospect Ave and E 22nd, enter off Prospect)
Information:

5, 2010,1-2pm, Date Safe Project: Can I Kiss You Flyer
Speaker: Teens will learn: • How to take action in their own lives & in the lives of the people around them. • How to set the norm for respectful behavior in their relationship. • Why “asking first” makes all the difference. • How to respect a partner’s choice. • Putting to rest the mystery and myths about dating.
Host: P2PN, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Bellefaire JCB, Orange PTA
Location: The Mandel Jewish Community Center Stonehill Auditorium 26001 South Woodland Rd. Beachwood
Information: Earn 1 Free CEU

6, 2010, 2010 Campus Impact Conference Brochure
Speaker: Dr. Patricia Agatston co-author Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age.
Host: Campus Impact
Location: Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
Information: www.campusimpact.net or call 440-864-2011

8, 2010, 9am-2pm Operation Medicine Cabinet Flyer
Event: A prescription drug take back program.
Host: P2PN and our affiliates
Location: To find the nearest location, Visit www.drugawarenessandprevention.com and click on your county and then on your community.
Information:

11, 2010, 7:00pm, When the Stranger to LOOK OUT for isn't a Stranger Flyer
Speaker: Creator of the program Project S.T.O.P., Cathy DuBois, M.Ed. You will learn more about DuBois’ book and program, and discuss strategies for molestation prevention.
Host: Westlake Porter Public Library
Location: Westlake Porter Public Library, Dover room
Information:

20, 2010, 6:30pm-9pm, Parenting Prescholers the Positive Discipline Way Flyer
This is the first in a 4 week series every Thursday
Speaker: Saskia deRaat, Certified Positive Discipline Trainer
Host: Community Challenge
Location: Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd.
Fee:This program is now FREE:, . ~~$50/person or $75 per couple, includes book~~
Information: contact Jeanne Campanella, Community Challenge Coordinator, 440-241-2608, email communitychallenge@recres.org Registration Form

25, 2010, 6:30pm-8:30pm, The Myth of Perfection Flyer
2 sessions to choose from, also offered May 26, 9am-10:30am
Speaker: Claire conrad, OCPS I
Host: Community Challenge
Location: Beach Education Center, Room 105 1101 Morewood Parkway, Rocky River (Parking lot is off Detroit Road)
Fee:This program is FREE:chiildcare available for $5
Information: contact Jeanne Campanella, Community Challenge Coordinator, 440-241-2608, email communitychallenge@recres.org Registration Form

25, 2010,9:30-11:30am, Dispel the Marijuana Myths flyer
Speaker: Officer George "Pat" Willis Lake County Narcotics Agency Community Drug Education Supervisor
Host: Bellefaire JCB - SAY
Location:The Wuliger Center at Bellefaire JCB 22001 Fairmount Blvd. Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118
Information: Nancy Schaumburg, SAY Coalition Coordinator schaumburgn@bellefairejcb.org 216.320.8469

27, 2010,Keys to Understanding: THe Basics of Mental Health Flyer
Event: A free presentation presented in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month
Host:Far West Center
Location: Far West Center, 29133 Health Campus Drive, Westlake
Information: call 440-835-6212 x244

SAY - SOCIAL ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Brochure/Application

June10, 2010,5-7pm, Community Challenge's 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Exemplar Award Event Flyer
Event: Celebrate the successes of Community Challenge and honor the 2010 Exemplar Award Recipient
Host: Community Challenge
Location: Westwood Country Club, Rocky River
Registration: see flyer above

June 22, 2010, 8:30am-4:45pm, Autism/Asperger's Conference Flyer
Event: TAR GETED WOR KSHO PS featuring techniques to implement right away at home, school, and in the community.
Host: Milestones
Location: Mayfield Heights
Registration: The event is NOT free, click here for registration info

June 23-24, 2010, 9-3:30 and 9-noon, Rethinking Student Success Flyer
Event: Assistive Technology in the Classroom, Parent Discussion for Students with Learning Disabilities, Special Education Law, Understanding the 504, IEP and Much More
Host: Ratner School
Location: The Lillian and Betty Ratner School 27575 Shaker Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Registration: The event is NOT free, click here for registration info

SUMMER 2010

Youth4Youth partners with the PGA: Tickets Fore Charity
We are Proud to Offer a $35 Any Day Grounds Pass to this Prestigious Event The WGC-Bridgestone Invitational will take place August 3 - 8 at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio 100% of the net proceeds from each ticket go directly to charity With YOUTH 4 YOUTH receiving 75% And 25% will benefit The First Tee of Akron, Canton and Cleveland, a program that teaches young people life skills through golf. Purchase tickets online by clicking this link: www.buytfc.com At the VERY bottom of the page click on Youth4Youth You MUST enter the promotional code: BIYWOW (case sensitive)

July 29, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm, Underage Drinking Prevention Flyer
Event: “The purpose of our Town Hall Meeting is to increase awareness on the issue of underage drinking, identify how underage drinking is affecting our youth and community, and discuss resources and solutions to reduce underage drinking.”
Host: Substance Abuse Initiative of Greater Cleveland
Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church 7901 Quincy Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103
Information: Call 216-771-8281