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If you’re looking for a space of peace, hope, and healing during the hectic holiday season, Old South Union Church invites you to join the Long Night service.

Gather in the sanctuary at Old South Union Church for a time of singing classic Christmas songs, silent reflection, communion, and healing prayer, anointing with oil, and laying on of hands for those who wish to partake. All parts of this service, including Holy Communion, are open to everyone, but you can also feel free to not participate in certain parts of the service that might be outside your comfort zone.

This is event is open to our entire community, both members of our church and others, so please invite friends, family, and loved ones to join us.

This service will take place Wednesday, December 19th at 7:30 pm at 25 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, 02190. For more information please contact Rev. Jennie (jennie@osuchurch.org) or Rev. Larry (larry@osuchurch.org).

Together we can make our voices heard in the national discussion about education, childhood, and health success for our students. Learn more at http://www.racetonowhere.com/epostcard/7682

Keynote Address: School Based Prevention and Intervention Programming by Fred Muench, President and CEO Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Who should attend?

• Student Leaders
• School Administrators
• Wellness Coordinators and Educators
• Athletic Directors
• Coaches
• Nurses
• Guidance Personnel
• Club Advisors
• School Resource Officers

For more information, http://www.miaa.net/gen/miaa_generated_bin/documents/basic_module/Opioid_Conference_flier2.pdf 

Learn about the launch of the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative’s (MSAPC) new campaign! The next meeting of the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will be held on Thursday, January 31 at 7 pm at Beth Israel Deaconess – Milton Hospital, in the Nangeroni Conference Room. The meeting will feature the Coalition’s new Parent Campaign to reduce underage drinking.

Parents and guardians of school age students Kindergarten through 12th grade are strongly encouraged to participate. Critical parenting information, tips and guidance will be highlighted. Get a sneak-peak at www.rethinkthedrinks.org.

Coalition meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Save the date and see you then!

Come hear Tara McCarthy (MPS parent) provide tried and true strategies to feed your family. Whether your child is a toddler, or in high school and all the grades in between, Tara’s tips will take the stress out of meal times! She’ll also discuss the division of responsibility between the child and the parent when it comes to eating and making healthy choices. There will be food tasting in the lobby after the event. This event is free and open to the public.

Why are digital issues so challenging for parents today? This presentation and discussion, led by Dr. Elizabeth Englander, will cover the myths that might be undermining parental confidence; broad issues to think about and why they matter (such as content, what is displaced by tech for today’s kids, the impact of tech on brain development and behavior and relationships); and how to talk to kids about living with technology. Everything is based on research, including rules & tips that parents/guardians rate as most successful.

All families, interested community members, are encouraged to attend.

Sponsored by: Norfolk District Attorney’s Office

Presented by: Braintree Alliance for Safe and Healthy Youth

Contact:

Melonie Bennett, Director of Health & Wellness; melonie.bennett@braintreeschools.org

Jean Afzali, Director of Nursing Services; jean.afzali@braintreeschools.org

Milton Public Schools and the Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition PARENT Speaker Series

New York Times Best Selling Author, Jessica Lahey, J.D.

Jessica offers practical advice for fostering deep, meaningful learning by offering kids more autonomy at home and in school, helping them feel more competent, and strengthening parent-child and teacher-student relationships.