Thanks to all that attended the community forum Thursday night!! I was very pleased with how many people showed up to learn more about some of the tobacco issues we are dealing with in the community. A special thanks to the tobacco coalition, SPA staff and board, the middle school and high school This Is Us student committees, and all our community partners for helping making the event a success. THANK YOU! Click here to see pictures and video of the event.
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Cannabis and Brain Activity – New Study
November 2, 2011 – 9:21 am
Find out how cannabis affects the brain, specifically causing chaos in concentration and memory. Check out this article in Science Daily Learn about how the brain activity is compromised, specifically:”the drug completely disrupted co-ordinated brain waves across the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, as though two sections of the orchestra were playing out of synch. Both these brain structures are essential for memory and decision-making and heavily implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia.”
Happy Halloween
October 28, 2011 – 9:52 am
Halloween is a special time for kids and our community to celebrate and come together. Please take a moment to prepare your kids and family so you all can make healthy choices. Also, click here to read more about managing the sweet tooth.
Please have a SAFE HALLOWEEN, click to find out how.
To find out about great events happening in Summit County this weekend, please visit our website calendar. If you’d like to add future youth special events, please email us your details. Spa@SummitPreventionAlliance.org
We Count News!
October 27, 2011 – 2:02 pm
The website of the “We Count” tobacco campaign is now live!! Please visit wecountsummit.org to learn more about tobacco issues in Summit County and comment on local issues!
We Count will also be at the Frisco Trick or Treat Street! Please stop by and learn more about what we do and how you can help keep our kids safe!
Finally, check us out in the Summit Daily:
Article about upcoming compliance checks: http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20111022/NEWS/111029953&parentprofile=search
Article about Representative Hamner and Senator Nicholson legislative priorities, including tobacco: http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20111022/NEWS/111029954&parentprofile=search
Poster Contest Deadline Extended until November 1, 2011
October 11, 2011 – 4:00 pm
This is the final week to enter the “We Count” poster contest! The contest is open to all elementary, middle, and high school students in Summit County. The winners of each school level will receive a $100 giftcard, 2nd place will receive a $50 giftcard, and 3rd place will receive a $25 giftcard! Please click on link to see the flyer for more information!
Dialogue Over Dinner – Talk To Your Teens
October 5, 2011 – 1:51 pm
Dialogue Over Dinner is a series of lectures and discussions focused on raising healthy adults. This year the series addresses talking to your teen, teen sexuality, substance abuse, childhood nutrition, and adolescent brain development. These series are on opportunity for parents to discuss the challenges of raising children with professionals. All discussions start at 5:30 at the Summit Middle School. Our next discussion will take place on November 8. We will discuss the Lizard Brain, how the Pre-frontal cortext drives the emotional teen. Dinner and child care will be provided.
Click here to register.
Tobacco at SHS
October 5, 2011 – 9:19 am
The This Is Us students at SHS learned about tobacco this Monday! We talked about some of the problems we are seeing the community and discussed the dangers of trying tobacco. I think everyone learned a lot! We then went outside and picked up cigarette butts from around the school. With only 8 students and 15 minutes we managed to find quite a few!
Also, don’t forget that the Tobacco Poster Contest is going on! We’ve gotten a few entries and I’m impressed with the creativity of our youth! Please encourage your friends and family to enter!!!
Make A Difference Day
October 4, 2011 – 11:09 am
Make a Difference Day is this Saturday! Please come volunteers, we definitely like for you to pre register, however we will accept day of folks. We have lots of work to do! Saturday seems like it will be a nice day, So come volunteer you will not regret it. See you Saturday at 8am at the Bus Barns located in the County Commons area in front of Emergency Services Office.
Youth Activities & Programs Listed on S.P.A.’s Calendar
September 23, 2011 – 1:47 pm
Please visit our website calendar to see an extensive list of great youth programs across Summit County. If you’d like to have your one time or ongoing activities listed, please email Colleen@SummitPreventionAlliance.org or call 970-668-2077. It’s our goal to share information for parents and youth to find a schedule of opportunities for youth.
Poster Contest Deadline October 14, 2011
September 2, 2011 – 10:56 am
Summit Prevention Alliance is excited to announce our new poster contest! The contest is open to all elementary, middle, and high school-aged students in Summit County. There will be prizes for the top winners and some artists will have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed throughout the county. Please see the attached flyer for more information!