• Envision Needham Center Information Session

    Needham Town Hall - Powers Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United States

    ENVISION NEEDHAM CENTER WORKING GROUP PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION  TOWN OF NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • 7:00 PM  Power’s Hall • 1471 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492 Or https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/83639905114 Webinar ID: 836 3990 5114 Call the Meeting to Order Presentation on Project and 3 Alternative Concept Options Question and Answer Period Adjourn

  • Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use

    Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

    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. This program […]

    Free
  • Needham Parent Survey 2026

    📣 Needham Parents: Your Voice Matters!  2026 Parent Survey on Youth Substance Use Parents of students in Grades 6–12 — we invite you to participate in a brief, anonymous survey.   The Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham (SPAN), in partnership with the Needham Public Health Division, is gathering parent feedback on underage drinking, youth substance […]

  • The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence

    Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    For: Parents, Caregivers & Educators of Kids in Grades 6-12 Presenter: 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.” Jesscia will offer: […]

    Free
  • Artificial Intelligence: Learning, Life and Values- a Four Part Series

    Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United States

    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.  Session 1: What is AI—And Why Should We Care?  Wednesday, […]

  • Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham

    Virtual Event

    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 […]

    Free
  • Conversations with Your Middle Schooler: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Talk About Substance Use

    Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

    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. This program […]

    Free
  • Community-Supported Phone Guidelines for Youth in Needham

    Virtual Event

    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 […]

    Free
  • Pollard Middle School Project: School Committee Open House

    Pollard School Needham, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

    Rosemary Recreation Complex 178 Rosemary Street, Needham, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Talking to kids ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

    Rosemary Recreation Complex 178 Rosemary Street, Needham, United States

    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 […]

    Free