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Voluntary Action Center Awards ADAP Board Member & Youth Representatives

The Voluntary Action Center of Mid-Fairfield (VAC), a program of the Human Services Council, celebrated National Volunteer Week at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception on April 29th at Norfield Congregational Church in Weston.  Weston’s First Selectman, Gayle Weinstein was present to hand out the awards to ADAP Board members Karen Sitney, Daniel Goldberg & Ross Karlan.  Samantha Seath & [...]
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It’s Prom Time!!

It’s prom time, a milestone in a young person’s life. And while prom is a rite of passage and a coming of age, it’s also a time when teens are in danger, either from drinking alcohol themselves, or by getting in a car with a friend who has had too much to drink.  ADAP is [...]
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Great Prom Information from TimeToTalk.Org

This information is from http://www.timetotalk.org Here’s What You Can Do to Help Keep Prom Goers and New Graduates Safe: Know Your Teens’ Plans and tell them to update you if the itinerary changes so you’re aware of their whereabouts. Check In With Them Via Text – they are more likely to reply, since it’s discreet. You can send [...]
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Prom Night Safety Tips for Parents and Teens

A message from Weston Detective Carl Filsinger Prom Night Safety Tips For Parents Know and discuss the School code of conduct before the prom with your child. Does the school code of conduct extend to off-site functions that have been approved by the school? Know who your child is attending the prom with and discuss the events for pre [...]
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Positive Directions Tri-Town Poster Contest

Congratulations to Ross Jespersen, Weston ADAP YLC Representative who is one of the winners of the Positive Directions Tri-Town Poster Contest.  Students were asked to create a poster relating to Why teens DON’T drink & why teens should not drink alcohol Here is Ross’s winning poster: Click on image to view larger
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Weston Women’s League Supports ADAP: Children’s Holiday Breakfast

The Weston Women’s League’s tradition continues with the Children’s Holiday Breakfast~winter wonderland & gift boutique on December 6th at Weston Middle School between 9am and 1pm. Frosty and Santa will be available for photos during the delicious pancake breakfast. WWL helps support ADAP, Kids in Crisis and the Weston Education Foundation. For more please information visit [...]
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Weston Kiwanis and ADAP Annual Pasta Dinner Friday Nov. 13th

Weston High School Cafeteria, 5:30 to 8 PM YLC members will be selling tickets at Weston Center over the next few weekends.  Please support this family event. All proceeds will go to Kiwanis and ADAP to support programs for Weston youth.  $25 per family, $8 per individual.
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Mt. Laurel Dance: Party Tips for Parents

ADAP is opening the Mt. Laurel to all High School students and extending the deadline to May 2nd. All students are invited to attend either with a date, alone, or with friends. With the Mt. Laurel Dance just around the corner on Saturday May 9, the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program of Weston (ADAP) asks [...]
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Weston teens tell parents what’s on their minds

“Weston teens want parents to listen more and offer support without being intrusive. So said a panel of Weston High School students at a parent-teen discussion forum on Wednesday, April 23 at the Norfield Church Parish Hall…” [Read the rest at www.acorn-online.com]
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Berkowitz receives 2007 ADAP award

“Last week the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) of Weston presented its ADAP Community Service Award as part of its Red Ribbon Week activities. In a presentation at Weston Town Center, the award was given to Mark Berkowitz, athletic director at Weston High School…” [Read the rest at www.acorn-online.com]
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  • It’s Prom & Graduation Season

    Please be safe during prom and graduation season.

    THINK. ADAP