Suicide Awareness Workshop
The Alliance for Prevention and Wellness (APW) will be presenting a suicide prevention training on 1/30/20 from 6:30-8pm at HPCC. This is a community event for high school age students and adults. APW trained staff will provide QPR-Question, Persuade, Refer–Training, described as “3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.” A flyer with a sign-up link will be posted in the coming weeks.
Afternoon Craft
Calling all students from grades 3-6! Join us on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 4:00-5:15pm to make rock painted cactus gardens! Supplies will be provided, along with snacks/refreshments. Call or email to reserve a spot! (203) 891-4785 or jsimone@orange-ct.gov.
8th Grade B.O.W. Party
SAVE THE DATE!! Orange Youth Services is pairing up w/Woodbridge Youth Services to bring you a B.O.W. 8th grade Mardi Gras themed Party! 2/21/20 (snow date 2/28) from 6:30-8:30pm at Amity High School in the Café. Come meet your future classmates, wear a Mardi Gras hat or mask & have a blast. Admission is $5. Pre-register to receive an extra raffle ticket. ORANGE STUDENTS register at 203-891-4785 or jsimone@orange-ct.gov.
Tutoring Program
Youth Services has TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE for the Intergenerational Tutoring Program. Retired teachers are available to tutor any subject for students in grades 3-6. Tutors meet at the Case Memorial Library on Thursdays from 3:45-4:30pm. Transportation is not provided. Contact 203-891-4785 for an application.
Job Bank
Interested in actual paid work experience? The Job Bank is an employment referral service for Orange students, ages 13-16. The program offers a sense of responsibility while providing needed services to residents of Orange. Jobs include yard work, raking, shoveling, babysitting, and more. Call for a Job Bank application.
