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SUMMARY:Needham Parent Survey 2026
DESCRIPTION:📣 Needham Parents: Your Voice Matters!  \n2026 Parent Survey on Youth Substance Use\nParents of students in Grades 6–12 — we invite you to participate in a brief\, anonymous survey. \n  \nThe Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)\, in partnership with the Needham Public Health Division\, is gathering parent feedback on underage drinking\, youth substance use\, and community perceptions. \n  \nBy taking a few minutes to complete the survey\, you will help guide local prevention programs and support healthy choices for Needham’s young people. \n  \n✅ Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4qYd9co \n  \nSurvey results will be shared with the community later this year. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Karen Shannon\, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator:\nkshannon@needhamma.gov \n  \nPlease consider sharing this survey with other Needham parents of students in Grades 6–12. \n 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-parent-survey-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)":MAILTO:kshannon@needhamma.gov
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SUMMARY:The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
DESCRIPTION:For: Parents\, Caregivers & Educators of Kids in Grades 6-12 \nPresenter: Jessica Lahey: Educator & Best-Selling Author of The Gift of Failure & The Addiction Inoculation\, Recovery & Prevention Coach. She recently won the Research Society on Alcohol’s Media Award\, “designed to recognize outstanding journalistic efforts of writers who cover empirical research on alcohol.” \nJesscia will offer: Evidence-based\, effective learning and prevention resources that works. And scripts adults can use to open up discussions about substance use with the kids in their lives.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/the-addiction-inoculation-raising-healthy-kids-in-a-culture-of-dependence/
LOCATION:Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Community Council,Needham Public Health,Needham Youth and Family Services,Parenting
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence: Learning\, Life and Values- a Four Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The Lane Lyceum of First Parish and the Needham Public Library are pleased to offer this four-part series on AI (Artificial Intelligence).  All sessions will be held in the Community Room of the Library.  While it will be live-streamed\, we encourage people to attend in-person.  \nSession 1: What is AI—And Why Should We Care?  \nWednesday\, March 18 at 7:30pm  \nWhat is artificial intelligence in its various forms? Why has it come upon the scene with such fervor in the last few years? How is it already affecting lives ? Is it automating jobs away\, or is it merely a slop generator? How might I view what I personally create\, in the face of this new technology being thrust upon us? In this first of four sessions\, we’ll explore all these questions\, defining\, playing with\, and critiquing artificial intelligence. \nSpeaker: Nick Zufelt \nAdditional Sessions: \nThursday\, March 26- AI in Learning: And Why Should We Care?\, Nick Zufelt \nThursday\, April 2- AI for Good- Building Responsible Technology\, Olin College speakers \nThursday\, April 9- AI and Values: Power\, Policy and Planet\, Keller Scholl
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/artificial-intelligence-learning-life-and-values-a-four-part-series/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Library,The Lane Lyceum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lane Lyceun":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T173000
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SUMMARY:Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham
DESCRIPTION:Needham Youth & Family Services (NYFS) and the Needham Public Health Division (NPHD) invite you to join our upcoming community conversation. In partnership with BME Strategies\, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm\, we are developing new recommendations for youth smartphone and social media use outside of school settings in Needham. Your input will ensure these guidelines reflect the needs and values of the Needham community. \nWe are hosting two sessions over Zoom on Monday\, March 23rd from 4:30 – 5:30 PM and Thursday\, March 26th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. We welcome you to join the session that best fits your schedule. Please RSVP here. \nIf you have any questions\, would like more information\, or cannot make any of the sessions but would still like to participate\, please reach out to Katja Jacobs at kjacobs@bmestrategies.com.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/community-supported-phone-guidelines-for-youth-in-needham/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Needham Youth and Family Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Youth and Family Services":MAILTO:needhamyouth@needhamma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T183000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Talk About Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Public Health Division and the Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN)\, in partnership with the Needham Youth & Family Services Department\, are hosting Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use. This free series\, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades 5–8. \nThis program provides parents with practical information about underage drinking and other substance use\, along with guidance and strategies for having age-appropriate\, meaningful conversations with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with one another and feel supported in navigating these conversations. \nSessions are scheduled on Monday evenings\, 6:30 – 7:45pm on January 26\, February 23\, & March 23 at The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham. \nPlease see the attached program flyer for registration details and additional information.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/conversations-with-your-middle-schooler-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-talk-about-substance-use/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Avenue\, Needham Heights\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Parenting
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SUMMARY:Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham
DESCRIPTION:Needham Youth & Family Services (NYFS) and the Needham Public Health Division (NPHD) invite you to join our upcoming community conversation. In partnership with BME Strategies\, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm\, we are developing new recommendations for youth smartphone and social media use outside of school settings in Needham. Your input will ensure these guidelines reflect the needs and values of the Needham community. \nWe are hosting two sessions over Zoom on Monday\, March 23rd from 4:30 – 5:30 PM and Thursday\, March 26th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. We welcome you to join the session that best fits your schedule. Please RSVP here. \nIf you have any questions\, would like more information\, or cannot make any of the sessions but would still like to participate\, please reach out to Katja Jacobs at kjacobs@bmestrategies.com.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/community-supported-phone-guidelines-for-youth-in-needham/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Health,Needham Youth and Family Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Youth and Family Services":MAILTO:needhamyouth@needhamma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
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SUMMARY:Pollard Middle School Project: School Committee Open House
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 28\, community members are invited to Pollard Middle School (200 Harris Avenue) for an open house hosted by the Needham School Committee. This is a great opportunity to view the building\, talk with the School Committee in an informal setting\, and view a presentation about the Pollard Middle School Building Project. Tours will be available for those who have not been able to see the building.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/pollard-middle-school-project-school-committee-open-house/
LOCATION:Pollard School\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
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SUMMARY:Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, educators\, and caregivers: It’s never too early—or too late—to talk to the young people in your life about relationships. This workshop will share strategies to help your child build skills to engage in healthy friendships and articulate and respect boundaries. Parents and caregivers will learn how to foster dialogue and engage young people in thinking critically about healthy and unhealthy relationships. This presentation will provide tools to initiate and continue these conversations and will connect participants with local resources that offer support and prevention services in the Needham community
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/talking-to-kids-about-healthy-relationships/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Needham Public Health,Parenting
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