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*Administrators; Teachers; Scout Leaders; Club Advisers; Community Leaders ...
PLEASE pass Information on to Students & Parents!!!
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Helpful Resources for Parents; School Personnel; Students; Community Leaders...
*Make Note of Program Dates to Register in Time*
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Town of Smithtown Youth & Community Alliance
Virtual Community Education Event
Student Community Service Credit Provided
Hosted by:
Town of Smithtown
Youth Bureau and Horizons Counseling & Education Center
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
-Professionals; MS & HS Students; Parents-
**Community Service Credit**
Provided for participation in this
community education event
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Learn As A Family About
The Disease of Addiction…
In Some Unexpected Forms
-Gaming and cell phone use
-Use of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
-Vaping (and how it relates to COVID-19)
-Marijuana contamination with fentanyl & methamphetamine
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*After the event, students can email the Youth Bureau and request a Town Certificate of Community Service Credit for participation. Include your full name as you would like it to appear on the certificate. After your participation is confirmed, you will be emailed your certificate.
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Youth Bureau Partners with Microsoft to Offer Virtual Events!
Microsoft FREE virtual programs are taught LIVE by trained, experienced Microsoft Team associates
REGISTER ASAP - These workshops will fill quickly!
Join Us In Recognizing Women's History Month
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Participate with Friends in this Community Education Event!
**Community Service Credit**
Provided for participation in this
community education event
“Women Changing the Game” Virtual Influencer Panel
Monday, March 29, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The "Women Changing the Game" one-hour virtual Influencer Panel features an awe- inspiring lineup of glass-ceiling shattering women in professional sports, including Jennifer King, Shannon Eastin, Bianca Smith and Lonnie Murray. Each of these phenomenal women threw out the old playbooks and re-wrote their own.
As influential pioneers in their respective sports, this all-female roster will share encouraging personal stories of how they defied the odds, brazenly demolished invisible gender barriers, and ultimately opened doors for other young women interested in pursuing careers in male-dominated industries.
- Jennifer King —First full-season African American female coach in the NFL
- Shannon Eastin — The first woman to ever officiate an NFL game
- Lonnie Murray — First female MLB Player's Association certified player agent
- Bianca Smith — First African American woman to be a professional baseball coach in the MLB
Middle school and high school students are invited to register below and participate in this LIVE special event for community service credit!
*After the event, students can email the Youth Bureau and request a Town Certificate of Community Service Credit for participation. Include your full name as you would like it to appear on the certificate. After your participation is confirmed, you will be emailed your certificate.
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Lily Hevesh, World's #1 Domino Artist |
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"Pursuing Your Passion with
Domino Artist, Lily Hevesh"
(Hevesh5)
Wednesday - 3/31/21
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Join world-renowned Domino Artist, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Lily Hevesh, as she describes her journey pursuing her passion with Domino Art.
Participants will see examples of Lily's art, hear about her process, and learn more about how she became the world’s #1 Domino Artist at a very young age. Be sure to check out Lily's STEM-related discussion prompts in the Flipgrid Discovery Library!
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Check out this unbelievable YouTube video and then REGISTER for this 30 minute FUN live event with speaker, Lily Hevesh, through the registration link below!
Watch till the very end!
A Wild Physics Demonstration
AND
A Living Piece of ART!
Amazingly CRAZY!!!
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This March Microsoft workshop is brought to you through a partnership between the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau and Microsoft-Huntington Station.
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LIVE Virtual Encounter...
"Ancient Reptile Ruins"
Plus, A SURPRISE Animal Guest!!!
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Thursday - 3/18/21
4:00 PM - 4:40 AM
Don't miss the Youth Bureau's LIVE Virtual Visit to our local Long Island Aquarium for a virtual trip to the Aquarium's Ancient Reptile Ruins!!!
**LIMITED Number of Participants for this Special Program - REGISTER NOW!!!**
Appropriate for Elementary Age Students
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Overgrown and forgotten, this ancient Atlantean marketplace now provides a home to some of the most interesting reptiles on Earth! Visit the Ancient Reptile Ruins!!!
This long-abandoned habitat's storefronts come alive with snakes, lizards and dragons! Come and check out some of their newest reptile inhabitants. Plus, this virtual visit includes a SPECIAL, SURPRISE Animal Guest!!!
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This free program requires a very small group, so registration is limited to only 30 participants. Register NOW!
*Since participation must be limited, we ask that you PLEASE ONLY register your child if you KNOW you will be available to sign them on that day/time, Please do not register and fill a spot if you're unsure of your and/or your child's availability to attend. Thank you for your consideration!
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"Heartfelt Messages" For Elderly Residents
Student Community Service Project
The January/February 2021 Town-wide Heartfelt Messages Project
was a HUGE Success!!!!
Students of any age were asked to participate in this town-wide project to spread their own heartfelt "thinking of you" messages with frail, elderly residents at St. Catherine of Siena Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Center. Participation provided up to Two Hours of Community Service Credit!
Cards Came POURING IN!!!
Students participated independently and in groups
We were simply AMAZED with the sheer level of participation AND the obvious effort and positive vibes this project spread through the township!
-There were approx. 230 student participants, ranging in age from elementary school to high school, from EVERY school district in our township!!
-In total, there were a little over 1,000 cards made and delivered to St. Catherine of Siena Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Center for all residents and staff for Valentines Day !!!
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A VERY Special Thank You to ALL of the students who participated in
"Heartfelt Messages!!!"
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Mary Sue Schulz, CTRS, Director Recreational Therapy at St. Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center provided us with the the very best feedback about the project...
"The heart messages really provided such an uplifting spirit to the residents and the staff- we even used some to decorate the units so everyone could feel the love! One resident actually giggled and said, 'I guess I have a Valentine.' We really needed that this year and we thank all who participated!"
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Groups that participated in
"Heartfelt Messages" included...
Girl Scout Troops; #1995; #270; #1335; and #999 - Boy Scout Troop: #326 - Students from Sts. Philip & James -
Religion Class at St. Thomas More - Hauppauge H.S. Interact Club - Classes from W.T. Rogers Middle School -
Smithtown H.S. West Leadership Classes -
Entire classes at W.T. Rogers Middle School -
Various school Honor Society groups - & Others!!!!
(our apologies if we missed any groups from our list)
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New VIRTUAL, Multi-Community Rotary Student Interact Club
Still time to START!
**Community Service & Leadership Opportunity for H.S. Students
NO Former Interact Experience Needed!
Newcomers to Interact WELCOME!!!
"District 7255 Virtual Student Interact Meetings"
Tuesday, February 9th: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AND
Tuesday, February 23rd: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Find out how student leadership can be seriously fun!
Discover the benefits of Interact Club participation?
Project Breakout Rooms/Projects Forming NOW - Perfect Time to JOIN!
The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau would like to announce the formation of a virtual International Rotary - District 7255 Student Interact Club, which encompasses all local townships and beyond!
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Interact is an official program of Rotary International, in which students of high school age are encouraged to engage in Community Service activities similar to those done by Rotary Club members themselves. Rotarians provide guidance to the the student Interact Club members.
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
- Take action to make a difference in your school and community
- Discover new cultures and promote international understanding
- Become a leader in your school and community
- Have fun and make new friends from other school districts AND around the world
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What’s involved?
Interact clubs organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding. Rotary club adult sponsors mentor and guide Interactors as they carry out projects and develop leadership skills.
Celebrate the global impact of Interact by getting involved in:
- World Interact Week
- Interact Video Awards
- Rotary Youth Day at the United Nations
- Global Youth Service Day
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Email Stacey Sanders in the Youth Bureau to receive participation links to one or both meetings:
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Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau
Community Needs Assessment Survey
February 2021 - April 2021
Monthly Raffle Prize Drawing for Survey Participants!!!
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PLEASE take a few minutes to complete this VERY brief survey by clicking the link below to assist the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau in determining the programming needs of your community. This feedback will allow the bureau to effectively plan programs for the remainder of 2021.
As a sign of our appreciation, all survey participants (students and adults) will be entered into our gift certificate raffle for the month
March's raffle prize is a $30 Grubhub Gift Certificate!!!
Thank you in advance for your
valuable feedback!
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Congratulations to last Month's Raffle WINNER!!!
Meet Kailey Jenkins, winner of the February Survey Raffle Prize of a $30 Uber Eats Gift Card! She is an 11th grade student at Hauppauge high school. Aside from participating in February's Youth Bureau Needs Assessment Survey, Kailey has also participated in our College Search & Application Process series programs. She commented that she'd, "found it very helpful and informing, answering a lot of unknowns and alleviating some of the stress during the college process."
Kailey also recently joined the VIRTUAL, Multi-Community Rotary Student Interact Club (District 7255). "So far I am absolutely loving it. I have met new people and felt a sense of connection which has been hard to find ever since Covid. It has also opened the door to many opportunities to help my community, which is my favorite part."
Regarding her participation in this town-wide survey, "The survey was a great way of being able to voice my opinion about programs. I think everyone should complete the survey because it will allow them to get the most out of the youth bureau if they are able to voice what they need or think would be best for them."
Thanks for your input Kailey!!!
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Kindness Can Be Spread In MANY Different Ways!
Ongoing Ways YOU & Your Family Can HELP...
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Help Feed Struggling Families-
Food Donation Campaign
Now more than ever food donations are critical to help many families through these unimaginably difficult times!
PLEASE consider donating to one or more of these important community resources. Don't let anyone in YOUR community go hungry!!!
1.Long Island Cares has always been a great advocate and friend to the people of Smithtown and beyond. During the coronavirus, LI Cares has been working around the clock despite the obstacles. Residents can help by making monetary donations: Donate Funds Here
2.Island Harvest relies on the kindness of the public year-round to feed those who are most in need. Residents can help during the COVID-19 pandemic by clicking here and: donating online
Each $25 donation will go towards supplying a family meal kit, which provides food for three to four days.
3.Smithtown Food Pantry:
Residents wishing to help the food pantry during the coronavirus can mail monetary donations or gift cards to Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry: Post Office Box 1663, Smithtown, NY 11787.
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Plus.... Don't forget about possibly
Helping a Furry Friend!!!
Foster a Dog or Cat: Due to COVID-19, the Smithtown Animal Shelter has had to restrict public access to confirmed adoption appointments and animal/wildlife rescue. Residents with no other pets or young children at home can apply to foster a rescue dog. Families looking to serve the community can sign up to foster cats as well. The shelter staff is limited at this time, so Town officials ask that the only serious foster applicants apply.
- ONLY Approved Adoption Appointments will be permitted to enter the Shelter.
- Call to discuss what you are looking for in a pet and we can help you decide if we have a pet that suits your lifestyle.
- Schedule a FaceTime interaction with the pet that you are interested in.
- We will help you get a feel for the animal’s personality and typical interaction with its caretakers.
- Fill out an application- They are available on our website, or we can email/fax one to you.
- Once you have an approved application, you may meet the pet that you are interested in at the shelter, weather permitting we will hold all dog interactions outside.
We assure you that the animals are getting plenty of love, attention and medical care despite the limited access to the public. On behalf of the Town of Smithtown and the Animal Shelter team, we wish you all health and positive thinking during this troubling time. As a united community, we will get through this!
CONTACT US:
P (631) 360-7575 F: (631) 360-7973
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Students... Join the Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau
Volunteer Corps
AND
Local Community Groups/Agencies...
Become a Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau
Volunteer Program Partner
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Join the hundreds of Other Local
Youth and Families as registered...
Town of Smithtown Volunteer Corps Members
Smithtown Youth Bureau
Volunteer Corps member!
Get Early Notification about
Community Service Opportunities
&
Fun Family Programs
Continue reading here for more information.
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Does your group/agency
Need Volunteers?
The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau
promotes volunteerism and fosters
positive social and leadership opportunities for
youth and families
throughout the township.
The Youth Bureau is interested in partnering with local
groups and organizations to promote volunteer
opportunities for youth and families in the community.
For more information - click here
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Click link to view & share brochure:
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Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling & Education Center
Horizons Counseling and Education Center is an OASAS-licensed not-for-profit agency funded to provide adolescent and adult treatment, prevention and education services for drug and alcohol related problems.
We want our community members to know that we are available to help. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or are interested in services. Some self-care ideas to help during this unstable time are to: find a supportive network, attend 12 step programs, utilize positive coping skills, and reach out to loved ones (even virtually if needed). These are healthy and meaningful supports that we can give to ourselves. We look forward to providing more programs and events to the community in 2021!
Horizons Counseling and Education Center's Prevention Program has been working with local schools to develop and offer drug and alcohol presentations virtually.
If you are interested in a presentation or in having your students take part in a evidenced based program please feel free to reach out to them.
You can contact Kelly Devito for more information:
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It's Also National Nutrition Month!
BOOST Your Immune System With Food!!!
See simple ways to protect your and your family's health though making small changes in your diet and being mindful of basic ways to actually boost your immune system with these diet tips!
Click HERE to read a great, brief article about...
- How a healthy diet reduces inflammation
- The MOST important vitamins to build a healthy immune system (& which foods have them!)
- A resource link to find FIVE highly recommended RECIPES to revamp your diet
- Other links to the most current healthy diet-building BASICS (Healthy Eating Pyramid AND Healthy Eating Plate
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Looking for Family Activities to keep you ALL Busy and Productive!!!
Visit both of the following EXCELLENT sources of quality activities:
-NY Metro Parents-Suffolk (Sanity saving ideas & activities):
-Macaroni Kid (Articles; events; guides):
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See the following list of important resources available during this challenging time:
Helpful information and COVID-19 specific resources can be found at:
NYS Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line:
1-844-863-9314,
Suffolk County Behavioral Health & Other Resources:
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161 E. Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone: (631) 360-7595
Fax: (631) 360-7687
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