Events

Unless otherwise specified, all programs wll be held at the Stony Brook Middle School and begin at 7:00 p.m. Check back for any updates or cancellations. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of each event. If school is closed the day of the event due to snow, then the event will be cancelled/rescheduled.

Download a copy of our 2012-2013 Schedule of Events.

2012– 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE	EVENT DESCRIPTION
October 17	The Modern Dad’s Dilemma: Staying Connected To Our Kids In A Rapidly Changing World with with John Badalament. Handouts from the event
November 28	Growing Up Brave with Dr. Donna Pincus Download the slides from the event.
January 8	Strength-Based Parenting: Responding Vs. Reacting To Our Kids with Charlie Appelstein Handouts
January 30	Bridging The Gap: Helping Our Kids Reach Their Full Potential with Ed Gerety
February 13	Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, with Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian
March 12 FREE	Killing Us Softly Film Screening & Discussion > Watch the trailer > Download the Study Guide > Resources For Change
April 2 FREE	The Courage To Speak: Saving Lives By Empowering Youth To Be Drug Free with Ginger Katz. In partnership with Lowell General Hospital
May 28 FREE	Basketball Junkie with Chris Herren A basketball star in high school, Chris Herren went on to play at Boston College and then Fresno State. After college, he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets. He then realized a childhood dream and went on to play for the Boston Celtics. His meteoric success concealed a darker side. Chris started abusing alcohol, cocaine, painkillers, and then heroin, and nearly lost everything. Chris will share his harrowing tale and tell how he found a way back to life.

The views of the speakers we engage do not necessarily reflect those of the WPC Board of Directors.

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