Events 2010-2011

The Parent to Parent Network understands when it comes to the risky behavior choices facing our kids the best tool parents can arm themselves with is KNOWLEDGE. We engage respected speakers who are in-the-know about the tough issues involving our youth and together with the other affiliates of the Parent to Parent Network we coordinate educational activities to benefit all of us.

All events are FREE and open to adults unless otherwise noted.

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ESSAY CONTEST
Event: Stop the Hate Scholarship Opportunity <Complete Details> Deadline: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 for students in grades 6?10 ? Wednesday, January 5, 2011 for students in grades 11?12
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

OCTOBER

Sunday Evening October 2, 2011
6:30-8:30 p.m., Suicide Prevention Education Alliance (SPEA) "Into the Light Walk"
Event: 8th annual Suicide Prevention Education Alliance Into the Light Walk through Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help raise awarenes of depression and suicide prevention
Host: Suicide Prevention Education Alliance (SPEA)
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Information/Registration:  www.intothelightwalk.org 
Register online or print the "Mail in Registration Form" and mail to 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.
$20 Walker registration includes light snack of Dave's Cosmic Sub, fruit, beverage, speakers, program, Walk itself.  Personally raise $100 or more to receive a Lifesaver T-shirt at the Walk on October 2nd!
If you have questions about the "Into the Light Walk", please contact Marti Neveu at (216) 464-3471 or by email mneveu@speaneohio.org

12, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Your Teen Panel Discussion on Bullying Flyer
Speakers: Panelists include David Frattare, Lead Investigator, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Paulie Velotta, Nationally Certified Trainer for Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and Dr. David Hussey, Associate Professor in the College of Public Health, Kent State University.
Event:The panel will address three aspects of bullying: 1) cyberbullying, 2) the creation of safe schools through bullying prevention programs, and 3) the explanation of essential building blocks for healthy, caring and responsible child development known as 40 Developmental Assets
Host: Your Teen magazine, SAY, Davis Frayman Financial Group, Applewood Centers, Girls with Sole, Recovery Resources, cph-Kent State, Raymond James and Associates
Location:? TRI-C CORPORATE COLLEGE EAST 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Information/Registration: www.yourteenmag.com/register

13, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Walk in the shoes of a Dyslexic Flyer
Event:?This eye-opening and interactive event helps parents, educators and others understand what it really feels like to struggle with dyslexia.
Host: Lawrence School?
Location:? Upper School: 10036 Olde Eight Road, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
Information/Registration: http://www.nobida.org/.

13, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Friends, Culture, and Risky Behavior Flyer
Event:?In this brief, dynamic workshop we will: ? Learn about the importance, developmentally, for adolescents to form healthy relationships. ? Explore the strong influence peers and peer pressure have on adolescents. ? Examine and discuss the positives and negatives our kids are exposed to in our culture. ? Examine a brief overview of the most commonly seen risk behaviors and the role parents can play in keeping kids safe.
Host: Community Challenge and Recovery Resources
Location:? Beach Education Center, Fireside Room 1101 Morewood Parkway, Rocky River (Parking lot is off Detroit Road)
Information/Registration:440-241-2608. Pre-registration is required. Child care available for $5/child

21 and 28 ,6:00-8:00 p.m., Understanding ADD Flyer
Event:?Join us for a special two-part series on Understanding Attention Deficit Disorders ? What We Know, and What We Can Do. In this two-part series, Dr. Ethan Schafer, Lawrence School psychologist and Director of the Lawrence Assessment Center, will be presenting the work and research of internationally-recognized ADHD authority, Russell Barkley, PhD. Dr. Schafer will be using the actual PowerPoint slides and data that Dr. Barkley uses to present his professional workshops. 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:? Upper School: 10036 Olde Eight Road, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
Information/Registration:To RSVP, please leave a message at the Box Office at 440-832-7844 or email cbaker@lawrenceschool.org

27, 7:30 p.m., Raising Resilient and Optimistic Kids and Teens Flyer
Event:Dr. Mogel is the author of ?The Blessing of a Skinned Knee.? The October release of her eagerly awaited new book coincides with her lecture at US. A book signing will follow.
Host: University School
Location:?University School Conway Hall Auditorium Shaker Heights Campus 20701 Brantley Road ? 44122
Information/Registration: www.us.edu www.us.edu