Brookline Thrives updates & needs, week of Nov 13 - 17

11/13/2023 2:09 pm

Welcome to the 2023/24 Brookline Thrives school year. Like last year, I am truly humbled by all the committed volunteers who return to Thrives year after year. For me it is like falling back into some kind of family reunion. Thank you for returning! If it’s your first time volunteering with Brookline Thrives, welcome! Our volunteer shifts begin Wednesday, September 13th!

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BHS Farm Opening and Planting Event

11/13/2023 12:12 pm

We’re excited to begin planting our new BHS indoor farm and hope you can join us to learn how to plant and manage the farm. The goal is to grow and produce a weekly harvest of local, nutrient dense, organic leafy greens and herbs for the BHS salad bar. Students and community members are invited to work on a regular schedule (at least one time every three weeks to plant, water and harvest). Even if you can’t commit to that, we hope you’ll join us on Monday, November 27th from 5pm to 8pm to plant our first seeds and learn about this initiative. We’ll also share more about our local food campaign and other farm-to-school initiatives. Food will be served. Please, arrive at the STEM Commons entrance at BHS, 115 Greenough Street, and proceed straight towards the rear of the building and arrive at the cafeteria. Please, RSVP here.

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Brookline Youth Lacrosse Program

11/13/2023 7:58 am

Brookline Youth Lacrosse registration is now open for Spring 2024! The program is for pre-k-8th graders. No prior experience is necessary. Registration does fill up, so sign up early. Please visit Brookline Rec to register. Practice is once weekly for pre-k and k. For 1st-8th graders, practice is twice weekly, and games are on Sundays.

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Boston PEERS® Social Skills Program for Teens

11/6/2023 9:05 am

Boston PEERS® Social Skills Program is running PEERS® for Teens, a 14-week evidence-based social skills intervention program, where teens are taught social skills through didactic instruction, role plays, and behavioral coaching. Parents/caregivers are taught how to assist their teens in making friends and maintaining friendships by providing support and feedback with homework assignments.

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Brookline Thrives updates & needs, week of Nov 6 - 9

11/6/2023 8:55 am

Welcome to the 2023/24 Brookline Thrives school year. Like last year, I am truly humbled by all the committed volunteers who return to Thrives year after year. For me it is like falling back into some kind of family reunion. Thank you for returning! If it’s your first time volunteering with Brookline Thrives, welcome! Our volunteer shifts begin Wednesday, September 13th!

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Free Public Speaking Workshop for Heath Students

11/3/2023 9:20 am

Free Public Speaking & Debate Workshop During Vacation Break! Sign up for a free Public Speaking and Debate Workshop on December 27, 28, 29, 30 (Lexington and Newton), hosted by Lumos Debate! Your child will love Lumos's friendly instructors and fun activities.

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7 Ways to Protect Your Teen from Alcohol and Other Drugs

11/3/2023 9:15 am

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has put together an excellent Parent's Guide that is chock full of facts, helpful information, resources, conversation tips, and strategies for helping youth make smart decisions regarding alcohol and other drug use. You can read and/or download it here.

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DPW "Go Green After Halloween" Event

10/31/2023 11:46 am

Join the Department of Public Works at our “Go Green After Halloween” event on Thursday, November 9th from 1:30 to 6:30 PM in the West Centre Street Parking Lot (in the Brookline Farmers Market). Bring any unwanted pumpkins and used costumes and dispose of them the right way!

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Turning Words into Action

10/30/2023 9:14 am

Meeting Postponed! Stay tuned for new a date.

Join the conversation! Turning Words into Action: A Panel on DEI Initiatives for Nonprofits and the Communities They Serve. Panelists: Carlos Rios, Kimberly Richardson and Felina Silver. Hosted by Chris Chanyasulkit. Monday, November 6, 2023, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

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Brookline Thrives updates & needs, week of Oct 30 - Nov 3

10/30/2023 8:50 am

Welcome to the 2023/24 Brookline Thrives school year. Like last year, I am truly humbled by all the committed volunteers who return to Thrives year after year. For me it is like falling back into some kind of family reunion. Thank you for returning! If it’s your first time volunteering with Brookline Thrives, welcome! Our volunteer shifts begin Wednesday, September 13th!

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