2013/2014 School Year I DO Program List

Identifying opportunities Developing relationships Organizing Partnerships

PROGRAM FEES: FREE

The Race for Education Starting Gate After School Literacy Program
Locations: Leestown, Winburn and Bryan Station Middle Schools Contact: Mandy Otis 859-252-8648 motis@raceforeducation.org Leestown and Winburn Age: Middle School (6th 8th) Monday - Thursday From 4:00 6:00pm FREE

Bryan Station (6th grade only) Monday - Wednesday Starting Gate emphasizing reading skills and homework help with an emphasis on higher education. Central Music Academy (CMA) Open to children age 2-5 of all 219 E. Short St. abilities, including those with FREE special needs. Wee Move and Groove Erin Walker Bliss, CMA Director 859 221-4666 859.221-2190 Tuesday 4:30 and 5:15 www.centralmusicacademy.org Session 1 begins August 27th The Wee Move and Groove program is CMA's new group music class for preschool-age children. It will be taught by trained music therapists from UK, and is designed to teach communication, motor, and cognitive skills through music. RARE Inner City Ministries Aaron For high school age participants Must call to register Mosley 338-2837 or FREE 21st Century Fayette County Schools Educational Safe House Monday Thursday Lynda Frazier 3:15-6:45 p.m. 859-381-4040 x30006 For high school age participants to work on credit recovery and completion of graduation requirements. 1733 Russell Cave Road Lexington Public Mary Landrum 231-5590 FREE Library mlandrum@lexpublib.org See Detail Descriptions

Northside Branch

PAWS To Read: Come read your favorite stories to dogs from Love on a Leash. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Tuesdays, Sept 10 Oct 15, 6-7 p.m. Legos and More Book Club: Talk about books while we play with different building toys. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Begins September 11th, Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Back to School With comic Books: Learn to love reading with comic books. Well talk about some of our favorites. Ages 6 and up. Begins September 28th Saturdays, 2:00 pm Bedtime Math Pajama Party: Enjoy a bedtime story and sleepytime math fun! Recommended for ages 8 and younger. Begins October 2nd Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. Stars Wars Reads Day: Learn to love reading with comic books. October 5th 2 3:30 p.m. Halloween for Wee Ones: Enjoy Spooky stories and library trick-or-treat! Recommended Ages 8 and younger. Begins October 5th. Saturdays, 2:00 pm Legendary Book Club: Kick off our new book club with tall tales and treats! Recommended Ages 5-10. Begins November 23. Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

High School Students Sat., Oct. 26 (1 4 p.m.) FREE Nov. 9, 16, 23 (1 5 p.m.) ctmerrill@lexingtonartleague.org Black Friday Sale 12/6 (6-9 p) & 254-7024 12/7 (6 11 p.m.) Master Class is a quality visual art education program offered free of cost to high school students who are gifted in visual art and who are interested in pursuing a career in visual art or a related field. All supplies and materials will be provided and there is no registration fee. Participation is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. For Fall 2013, two Master Class sessions will be taught, one with instructor Lennon Michalski focused on abstract painting, and one with instructor Liz Foley focused on how to market and sell art.

Lexington Art League Teen Class

Colleen Merrill 209 Castlewood Drive

Lexington Art League Family Tours

Colleen Merrill 209 Castlewood Drive

ctmerrill@lexingtonartleague.org 254-7024

Ages 3-5 Tuesday September 17th 10am Ages 5+Saturday September 28th 11am

FREE

Join your child in a free and fun interactive tour of our Currents exhibition designed for a younger audience. Children will share their observations and ideas about the exhibition, while participating in hands-on art activities. Walk-ins welcomed! Age ranges are flexible, particularly for families with multiple aged children. Townhome Clubhouse Girls. K-12th grade FREE 2490 Woodhill Drive (donation Saturdays 11am-1pm,

Think PINK

Lisa Michelle Wilson 859-269-9183 lisawilson@girlsthinkpink.org www.girlsthinkpink.org

September 10th October 12th November 9th December 14th

can be mailed to 278 Osage Ct. Lexington, KY 40509)

Think Pink is a ministry program for girls K-12th grade. We focus on these main topics: Purity, Integrity, Nobility and Kindness. Meeting consists of a Girl Talk time, Lesson, Craft Activity, Snack and an Application Challenge. Activities may include: Sewing, Cooking, Painting, Jewelry Making, and Photography. Broadway Christian Church A worship experience for 187 N Broadway 40507 Middle & High School (6th

Sunday Night Live

12th) kleadingham@broadwaychristian.com

FREE Sundays - 6:00-8:00PM (Begins September 8th) This program happens every Sunday night through the Fall. It is completely free to come, and is open to any middle school or high school student. Each center offers a variety of Most LFUCG Parks & activities such as wellness activities Recreation programs, dance classes, aerobics, See below for contact information. are Community Centers Zumba, karate, arts & crafts, FREE 859.252.5638
Castlewood Tyrone Groves 201 Castlewood Drive (859) 254-2470 Tgroves@lexingtonky.gov Dunbar Helen Smith 545 North Upper Street Kenwick 313 Owsley Avenue (859) 266-6405 homework help clubs, and more. William Wells Brown Jill Chenault-Wilson 548 East Sixth Street (859) 389-6678 Jwilson@lexingtonky.gov

Castlewood/Kenwick/Dunbar Hours Mon Thur (3 9 p.m.) Fri (3 7 p.m.)

(859) 288-2941 Hsmith@lexingtonky.gov

Winburn 21st Century George Young 1060 Winburn Drive (859) 381-3967 x3034 George.young@fayette.kyschools.us

Opportunity Middle College

Fayette County Public Schools Frank LaBoone 859.246.6379

Frank.laboone@fayette.kyschools.us

For juniors and seniors; apply in the Spring of sophomore year. FREE

Opportunity Middle College is partnership between our school district and Bluegrass Community and Technical College that give juniors and seniors a chance to take college classes while earning their high school diplomas. The application process begins during the sophomore year. For details, check with the guidance office at the students home high school. FREE Imani Youth Achievers Imani Family Life Center in partnership with Division of Youth 6 18 years of age Services September - April 1555 Georgetown Road, (Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday) Mattie Morton246-4323 or 231-1555
Our mission is to equip youth with the social and academic skills, knowledge and values to be successful in school, work and the community. We will provide a structured, safe and comfortable environment of high expectations and encourage students to set and pursue high goals and a post-secondary education. We will promote personal and social development, spiritual growth and community service. Short-Term Benefits: Social & personal development; Exposure to career and academic opportunities; Increased involvement in school & community; Active parental involvement. Long-Term Benefits: Monetary awards are presented or paid directly to a post-secondary; institution presented upon verification of enrollment, i.e. voc-tech, technical college, community college or university. Based on Length of Participation 1 semester to 7 years and above awards range from $100.00 - $6,000.00. Students Responsibilities: 80% Attendance requirement; respect self and others at all times; maintain a 2.5 GPA

Elementary-High School

Lets Move

William Wells Brown Community Center Jill Wilson 548 East Sixth Street (859) 389-6678 jwilson@lexingtonky.gov

September 9 2013 thru May 3 2013 (details below) Adult Wellness for Parents and Older Teens starting September 17th (details below)

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FREE

Elementary School Middle School High School

6-7:15pm Monday , Wednesday and Friday 7:30-9pm Monday, Friday, and Wednesday 6:00-7:15pm 7:30-9pm Wednesdays and Saturdays 11-2pm

Adult Wellness for Parents and Older Teens starting September 20th: Tuesday Aerobics 6pm Thursdays Zumba 6 pm Saturday Senior Aerobics 10am Saturday Open Court B-ball Older Teens/Adults 11 2 p.m. Youth Activities include: Arts and Crafts, Teen Book Club, Girls, Group, Jewels, Boys Group Brother to Brother, Organized Sports Games, Youth and Teen Cooking Classes, Community Gardening/Seasonal, Hot Topics for Teens, Promoting Health Rocks. Adult Activities include : Health Literacy Workshops, Adult Cooking Classes, Adult Book Club, Adult Financial Literacy and Adult Wellness Activities

Youth Coalition for Alcohol Education

Mayors Alliance on Substance Abuse and Fayette County ASAP Lynsey Sugarman 859-361-1402 lsugarman@insightbb.com

High School Students FREE

High school students from public and private schools in Fayette County will educate their peers and adults about the risks of underage drinking and other substance abuse issues. Safety Officer Connie Rayford crayford@lexingtonky.gov 859-433-8440 (cell) 859-258-3793 (office)

Lexington Police Activities League (PAL)

For ages 7-18

Most programs are FREE

Youth Football-ages 7-12 AND Cheerleading - Ages 5-12- Home Field is at Constitution Park PAL Mentoring-Ages 9-18-Andrew Center PAL Urban Impact/PAL Tutoring/Kids Cafe- Andrew Center PAL-(2nd Grade-5th Grade-limited available on Wednesday) Boxing- Woodhill PAL Boxing Gym-Ages 8 and up. Cost $20 a month, Contact: Jerry Loughran 333-7025 Basketball- Lexington Police Gym & other locations. Ages will vary on league. Call for more information. PAL Open Activities- Andrew Center. Times will vary. Call to check times. Will include various activities (i.e. computer lab, games, arts and crafts, etc.). 2185 Versailles Road Lexington Public Kelly Lamm Library Village Branch 859-246-1607 klamm@lexpublib.org Homework Help: Get help with your homework. For grades K-12. Begins August 19th. Monday-Thursday, 4:007:30 p.m. Teen Game Club Play Wii Games, Board games, and other activities with your friends. For Teens ages 12-18 (Middle and High School). Begins September 9th. Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm. Top Chef: Teen Edition Show off your cooking skills and learn to cook new recipes with Beth Loiselle from Good Foods Market. This program is for teens ages 12-18. Guitar for Teens - (Class size is limited) Learn guitar basics. This program is for teens ages 12-18. Middle and High School. Begins September 11 Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM Teen Book Club Enjoy reading popular titles and participating in conversation, activities and crafts specifically for teens. No registration required. This program is for teens ages 12-18. Middle and High School Begins September 12 Thursdays 6:00-7:00 PM Teens and Tools - Learn to use tools and create useful items from different materials. This program is for teens ages 12-18. Middle and High School September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18 6:00-8:00 pm

Teen Programming begins in September

FREE

Read to Succeed

Lexington Leadership Foundation 859-277-3087 sdavenport@lexlf.org www.lexlf.org

Grades 2-5; Younger children can be referred with prior approval of Site Coordinator.

FREE

One-on-one help for early elementary children who are having difficulty reading. Enrollment is limited. Currently meeting at seven sites in Lexington. Meets weekly at different times/days for each site. Gethsemane Church of the Nazarene (299-7738 or 294-9183) Thursdays 6:00 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Church (252-5315 or 533-2859) Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church (272-4399 or 272-3886) Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. First Wesleyan Church (299-0999 or 707-3122) Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. Irishtown Baptist Mission ( 254-7747) Tuesdays 5:30 7:00 p.m. The Gathering Christian Church Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cadentown Baptist Church Tuesdays TBD

Repairers of the Breach Kids' cafe is open to 3-17 year FREE Erica Dominguez olds. Primarily for elementary 240 East Seventh Street students. 252-0294 Afterschool program offering homework assistance, tutoring, educational programming and field trips. Program hours - 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Serves dinner 5-5:30pm. The facility is open Monday through Friday.

East Seventh Street Center/Kids Cafe

Consolidated Baptist Church Childrens Ministry Programs

LaChele Taylor Consolidated Baptist Church 1625 Russell Cave Road 859-299-8559 ext 136
Lachele.taylor@consolidatedbaptist.org

See below for details

FREE

children@consolidatedbaptist.org Wednesday Night Bible Study (for kids Nursery-6th grade) 7:00pm pending holidays Sunday School for Kids: 9:45am Each Sunday (Nursery to 6th) Transformed Childrens Worship 11:30am (every Sunday excluding 5th Sunday of the month and pending holidays nursery through 6th grade) Tutoring/Mentoring with Evening Meals (1-2 Night a Week)

Path To Success

LFUCG Division of Youth Services Mary Alice Schrader 246-4300 or 246-4354

www.facebook.com/DYSTeenExpress

Ages: 16 18
(who have dropped out of school)
Deadline for enrollment is September 30, 2013

FREE

This program helps participants earn their GED as well as make up to $700 for reaching their goals. The program helps participants with employability & life skills including work experience, occupational skills training & career advice. There is an opportunity for paid work experience in the summer making up to $750.

Kids Reading Better

Russell Cave Church of Christ, 1841 Mc Cullough Drive Contact:

1st 5th Grade

FREE

Pastor Fred Mitchell frmitchell@hotmail.com After school reading tutorial program.

Coleman House Project LFUCG Division of Youth

Service Contact: Angela William, MSW (859) 246-4302

Youth Ages 11-17 Referrals are accepted daily FREE

This is a 12-week program for youth who are abusing or experimenting with substances and their families. CHP offers a Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN); individual, group and family counseling, and provides substance abuse treatment and mental health services. This is accomplished through a collaborative effort involving three community agencies. Community Action Council Literacy, Education, Youth ages 16-18 Experience, and PostRussell School Community Services FREE Secondary Program Center, 520 Toner Street, 40511, & (LEEP) Charles Young Community Center 540 E. Third Street, 40508. Ken Menefee, 859-246-0220 Ken.menefee@commaction.org LEEP is targeted to youth ages 16 to 18 years old who reside in the Russell School or East End Catchment Area, who are eligible to receive their high school diploma or GED by June 30, 2013 and who are from households with incomes below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The programs goal is to assist participants in completing their secondary school requirements and, subsequently, in securing employment and/or enrolling in a postsecondary school or program by providing a comprehensive support system that includes case management, tutoring, mentoring and education and career counseling, as well as leadership development opportunities and paid and unpaid work experiences. Students can receive up to $1,550 for finishing the program and obtaining set goals. The Carnegie Center See program information below FREE The Carnegie Center 251 West Second Street Jessica Mohler ccll1@carngeicenterlex.org www.CarnegieCenterLex.org 859-254-4175, ext 21
Carnegie Club / Homework Help (Grades K-12): This program offers small group homework help with volunteer tutors! Meet for one hour per week. Great for students not currently enrolled in the afterschool tutoring program. Registration required. Space is limited! Thursdays, September 19-November 21, 4:00-6:00 pm (choose one hour). Location: Carnegie Center. Bee Smart, Spelling Bee Crash Course: Are you preparing for the school, state, or regional spelling bee? Or do you just love to play with words? Either way, join us for a fun workshop as we learn and practice spelling techniques! Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am-1:00 pm & Monday, November 11, 5:30-7:30pm (cost $15) Family Fun & Learning Night: Celebrate Culture: This program has activities and crafts for the whole family! Registration is required for ALL Family Fun and Learning Nights. FREE dinner is provided to families who pre-register, and a free book is given away to every child. Only for families with children ages 3-12. Tuesday, November 19, 5:45-7:30 pm, at Carnegie Center. Young Women Writers Program: A series of intensive workshops focused on self-expression through writing. The selected group of participants will attend six sessions held on consecutive Saturdays in February and March of 2014. These sessions will be 4-hour workshops in which experienced writers in their 20's and 30's mentor on a variety of genres and oversee creative writing exercises. For young women in grades 9-12. Teen Howls Poetry: Come and share your words! Open mic for poets under 21. Also enjoy a featured poet, music, and socialize with other cool writers! First Thursdays, 6pm, at the Morris Book Shop, 882 East High Street. Additional Program Offerings include Math, Reading, and Spanish: Contact Jessica Mohler (see contact information above).

PROGRAM FEES: $1 to $99

Youth United Leadership Spring Break Camp
Location: TBA Contact Gail M. Koehler and Sarabeth Brownrobie 859 575-0487
www.lexingtoncommunitybuilding.org

Fayette County Public Schools Spring Break March 31 - April 4

$10/year
scholarships available

Kids learn leadership skills through experiences, not lectures at this fun camp. Campers develop leadership skills and learn to lead community building games during this engaging week. At the end of the week the participants are certified game leaders and paid to lead games at any of our Lexington Wins! Community Game Nights. Central and Eastern Kentucky Girls Scouts of KY Emily Wilson 2277 Executive Drive 1 800 475-2621 ewilson@gswrc.org www.gskentucky.org

Girl Scouts of Kentuckys Wilderness Road

Program Date: Year Round

$15/year
scholarships available

Girl Scouting is a must have experience that builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The Division of Youth Services Elementary through high school 3460 Milano Road Lexington, KY $20/year Gainesway registration 40517 (859) 971-3068 Year-round programs Community Center fee required Mailing address: 1306 Versailles 3 7 p.m. when school is in Road Lexington, KY 40504 session 10 4 p.m. on no school days Program focuses but is not limited to residents residing in the Gainesway neighborhood. The center offers homework assistance, karate classes, open computer lab, gardening project, no school fun days, spring break and summer camps, community events; reading program, Cinderellas closet (free prom dresses & accessories); summer employment; acting classes, cooking & nutrition, community service etc. Winburn Youth Services Center TC Johnson, Director 1060 Winburn Drive 859-381-3970 t.c.johnson@fayette.kyschools.us Middle school-age (12-14) adolescent females Youth ages 15-17 (high school) girls serve as volunteers and mentors

F.L.Y. (first love yourself) Girl Program

$20

The F.L.Y. Girls program has been designed to equip young girls for the real world, providing essential direction as they journey through the rites of passage from adolescence to womanhood. The program builds character, confidence and self-worth. Our mission is to empower young girls to believe the impossible, challenging them to go beyond their current achievements, motivating them to acquire the tools that will help them to reach their goals and equipping for the real world.

Survivors II Program
Missionary Baptist Ministerial Fellowship Organization

Location: Castlewood Community Center Rev. Emerson 859-223-1314 Emerson.123@insightbb.com Tyrone Groves, 859-254-2470 tgroves@lexingtonky.gov

Age 14-18 Please Bring Proof of Age Sign-up - Saturdays, November 16th and 23rd Time 11am-noon, 12:30pm Also Saturday, December 2nd Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

$40

We help students in our program to be better, well-rounded individuals, by enhancing what their teachers are doing in the classroom, as well as, assisting them with their homework. We teach banking skills, budgeting, career training, and ACT testing training. Participant can participate on basketball teams as well. Sisohpromatem Art Foundation, Inc. Sonja Brooks ART Club 651A West Short St 859-259-0222 www.art4edu.org Sonja.brooks@art4edu.org Year-long art-based development program. 5th graders; registration open through October, 2013. Meets 2 Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
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$40 per session

(need-based scholarships available)

Upward Basketball And Sports

Consolidated Baptist Church LaChele Taylor 1625 Russell Cave Road, Lexington KY 40505 859-299-8559 ext 136 LaChele.Taylor@consolidatedbaptis t.org children@consolidatedbaptist.org

Grades K 5-6 December 2013- March 2013

Scholarships available

Black Achievers

YMCA of Central Kentucky 381 W. Loudon Avenue Roxanne Brown rbrown@ymcaofcentralky.org 859.367.7334 Location:
Lexington Traditional Magnet School

7th 12th Grade 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month 9 12 p.m.

$50
Financial Assistance Is available

The YMCA of Central Kentucky's Black Achievers Program connects students with positive adult role models in the community. The program offers activities designed to expose students to career, educational, and social opportunities that are not readily available to them. These opportunities enable students to make informed decisions and develop the skills necessary to compete successfully in life.

PROGRAM FEES: $100 more

CKYO Friends in Music
Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras 161 North Mill Street Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm 859-254-0796 ckyofriendsinmusic.org ckyofim@gmail.com Middle school students at LTMS or BSMS
Participants asked to enroll in private lessons. $390 for the school year. Full and partial scholarships available.

CKYO members act as mentors to give free instrumental instruction at Lexington Traditional Magnet School (LTMS) and Bryan Station Middle School (BSMS). FIM activities occur at those schools directly after the school day, one day per week at each school. At present the program only teaches string instruments: violin, viola, cello, and bass.

ONE TIME EVENTS Chronological Order

The Annual Roots and Heritage Age: Young People age 17 and Festival under: UPSTAGE Downtown Lexington $10 entry Youth Talent Frank H. Mabson Registration Open fee Competition 859 367-4942 On webpage click Event Types, fmabson@lexingtonky.gov then Live Entertainment www.rootsfestky.com All performance acts/types are welcomed including but certainly not limited to singing, dancing, juggling, poetry, rapping, musicals, monologues, etc. However, ALL performance materials, including costumes must be APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES as this is a friends and family event. Absolutely NO profanity or materials aimed at or toward individuals and/or groups. ********NO EXCEPTIONS******* Sunday, October 6, 2013 Lexington Fire Lieutenant Keith Smith FREE Department Fire Festival (3 - 6 pm) Prevention Festival and (859) 231-5651 smithk@lexingtonky.gov Robert F. Stevens Courthouse Parade Plaza Everyone is invited to join the Lexington Fire Department for lots of food, fun and entertainment. The Festival will be held at the Robert F. Stevens Courthouse Plaza. It will run from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be a 4 mile race, The Run To Remember starting at 5, The funds raised on this go to UK Childrens Hospital and the FF Memorial. The Fire Prevention Parade starts at 6:45. All of these activities are kicking off the National Fire Prevention Week. This years Fire Prevention Theme is Prevent Kitchen Fires.

Fall Festival: His Name Consolidated Baptist Church LaChele Taylor In Lights
1625 Russell Cave Road 859-299-8559 ext 136
LaChele.Taylor@consolidatedbaptist.org

October 31 - 6 8:30 p.m.

FREE

children@consolidatedbaptist.org

Lift Conference

Stacy Harris 859-381-4178, 381-4714 fax Stacey.harris@fayette.kyschool.us

Age: Middle and High School Youth March 8th, 2014

FREE

The LIFT Conference provides youth of Lexington and surrounding counties with skill building information necessary to overcome obstacles and pursue higher education. The conference provides Lexington Urban League Young Professional members and volunteers with the opportunity to LIFT up the next generation of leaders as they strive toward success. Parents of middle and high school students are also invited to attend the conferences parental engagement workshops including Bully Prevention and Diversity Education.

Be Bold Workshop

Tanya Torp, Be Bold P.O. Box 861 Lexington, KY 40588 Phone 859-684-8729 Email: Tanya.Torp@gmail.com

Girls ages 9 18 TBA (see contact information)

FREE

To empower girls by partnering with them to set and achieve tangible goals for themselves through entertainment, education, and above all inspiration. Additionally, we aspire to promote healthy self-esteem and positive body image by exposing the myths associated with media and showcasing real women and girls who have learned to love themselves. There will be poetry workshop, Zumba, acting, and an art project.

Election Day Art Escape Elementary Art Day

Broadway Christian Church & Urban Impact 187 N Broadway 40507 Connie Conkright
cconkright@broadwaychristian.com

TBA 1st - 5th grade

$10

859.252.5638 Email or call for more information. Broadway Christian Church 187 N Broadway 40507
kleadingham@broadwaychristian.com

Winter Retreat

TBA $50

859.252.5638

12th Annual Summer StART Workshop

Sisohpromatem Art Foundation 651A West St, Sonja Brooks, Director, 859-259-0222 sonja.brooks@art4edu.org www.art4edu.org

Session 1: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 10am-5pm; Session 2: Saturday, May 24, 2014, 10am-5pm

$75
(scholarships available)

This full day art workshop celebrates a milestone - graduation from 5th to 6th grade. Children from schools around Lexington will gather to enjoy a day of fun, friendship, food, and creativity. Students will explore a variety of materials to create an imaginative sculpture and share a leisurely lunch at a local downtown restaurant. At the end of the day, students will arrange an exhibit their artwork and celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends. Students may attend one of the two session dates.

Family Support Events

Parenting in the Digital World
Host at: Morton Middle School, Youth Service Center September 24 , 6:30 p.m.
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FREE

Jennifer Watson, genNOW Consulting Social media has had a significant and growing impact on our lives, whether it is how we communicate, build relationships, learn, or stay informed. This workshop helps parents and caregivers navigate and discuss the impact of social media on social, emotional, psychological and cognitive development. Host at: Tates Creek Middle School, October 22nd, 6:30 p.m. FREE Straight Talk for Youth Service Center

Parents About Drugs

Commander Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Police Department The program is an eye-opening look at the dangers and pressures of substance abuse our students face on a daily basis. Straight Talk has been incredibly well received over the past 9 years. Parents report leaving with not only an increased knowledge about substances and warning signs, but how to appropriately and responsibly respond to these situations.

College / Career Readiness

Host at: Jessie Clark Middle School, Youth Service Center

November 19th, 6:30 p.m.

FREE

James Hardin has an incredible wealth of knowledge on how parents (and students) can best use the ILP (Individual Learning Plan) to help make them college and/or career ready. His knowledge can help parents navigate one of the best (and free) tools available to them in the coming years with higher education looming.

(This list is provided for informational purposes & does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Partners for Youth.)

Information Compiled By: Partners for Youthan I DO! Initiative PARTNERS FOR YOUTH STAFF:
Laura Hatfield Executive Director lhatfield@lexingtonky.gov 258-3119 Larry Johnson Community Collaborations Dir. ljohnson@lexingtonky.gov 258-3108 Jodie Koch Community Partners Coord. jkoch@lexingtonky.gov 258-3109

Our Mission: To promote positive youth development and to prevent juvenile delinquency through collaboration and capacity building.

342 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507

www.partners4youth.org