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Past Presentations: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
Booking the Drug Prevention Presentation
There are a number of ways of arranging to book a presentation. The most convenient way is to complete the form here or call toll-free at 1-877-431-3295 so we can talk in person about scheduling a visit to your school, organization or group.
Click here to book a Presentation
Drug Prevention Presentation Audiences
We are currently booking our presentations programs for the fall, winter and spring in CT and across the country as well as Canada to the following audiences:
- Parents
- Students
- Athletic Directors
- Youth Groups
- Physicians
- Church Groups
- State and National Conferences
Our presentation program includes the following topics which we will adapt to our audience:
- Ginger Katz personal story - Ian's Story
- The stages of addiction
- Information on all drugs
- The power of addiction
- Prescription Drug Abuse - a national epidemic
- The power of parents
- Warning Signs of drug use
- Consequences
- Resources
- and more
- Questions and Answers
Please no filming. Thank you.
There is a reasonable presentation fee per school, for pricing call 1-877-431-3295. This is a large task, we cannot accomplish this without your support and understanding. We present to students (elementary through college) conferences, church groups, civic organizations, and Corporate America.
Listen to Ginger and Larry Katz on 1400 WSTC/1350 WNLK Radio talk about Courage to Speak- Courageous Parenting 101® with Radio Personality, Wendy Corey.
2013-2010 Presentations
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| Date |
Location |
Who Should Attend |
Time |
| May 24, 2013 |
Columbus School, Bridgeport, CT
Following the reading of Sunny's Story
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6th grade students |
1:00 pm |
| May 23, 2013 |
Luis Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT
Following the reading of Sunny's Story |
6th grade students |
1:30 pm |
| May 20, 2013 |
Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT
Ginger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story. |
6th grade students |
1:00 pm |
| May 17, 2013 |
Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT
Ginger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story. |
6th grade students |
1:00 pm |
| May 14, 2013 |
Ceaser Batalia, Bridgeport, CT
Ginger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story. |
6th grade students |
1:00 pm |
| May 6, 2013 |
Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT
Ginger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story |
6th grade students |
1:30 pm |
| May 8, 2013 |
"TRAIN THE TRAINER" New Facilitators Training for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®
The Courage to Speak Foundation office
71 East Ave, Suite M, Norwalk, CT
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Applicants Must Apply
Click Here for Flyer
Click Here for Application |
10am-1:30pm |
| April 30, 2013 |
Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT |
Students |
1pm |
| April 8, 2013 |
Dover Middle School, Dover, NH |
Parents |
6:00 pm |
| April 8, 2013 |
Dover Middle School, Dover, NH |
7th and 8th grade |
10am-11am |
| April 8, 2013 |
Dover Middle School, Dover, NH |
5/6th grade |
8:45-9:45am |
| April 3, 2013 |
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Lowell, MA |
Students |
9:15am |
| April 2, 2013 |
Stoney Brook Middle School, Westford, MA |
Parents |
7:00 pm |
| March 29, 2013 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
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Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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12 noon |
| March 28, 2013 |
East Shore Middle School, Milford, CT |
Students |
9:00 am |
| March 23, 2013 |
Hispanic Parent Academy
Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT
Courageous Parenting 101®
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Parents only |
10:30 am |
March 19, 2013
(Snow date is March 20th) |
The Ninth-Annual Courage to Speak®
"Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night.
You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event. For more information call 203-831-9700
Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT Doors open 5:00 pm.
This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:
- Student Speakers
- The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students
On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.
Click here to view a letter from Ginger inviting you to Family Night
Click here to view the Family Night Invitation Flyer
Click here to view the Save the Date
Click here to view the Family Night Letter
Click here to view Sponsorship Agreement
Click here to view Press Release
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Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.
The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.9th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night
West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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5:15 pm |
| March 13, 2013 |
North Branford High School, North Branford, CT |
Parents and Student Athletes |
6:30 pm |
| March 12, 2013 |
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, Fairfield, CT
Click here for Press Release
Click here for flyer |
Parents |
7:00 pm |
| March 7, 2013 |
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, Fairfield, CT
Click here for flyer |
Students |
6:30 pm |
| March 5, 2013 |
Notre Dame High School, Fairfield, CT
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Students |
9:00 am |
| February 28, 2013 |
New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT grade level networking follow up sessions for Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101 |
This event is Private |
9:00 am |
| February 27, 2013 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
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Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse
Click here to download.
Support Group Brochure
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1:00 pm |
| February 27, 2013 |
New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT
grade level networking follow up sessions for Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101 |
This Event is Private |
9-10:30am
11am-12:30 |
| February 11, 2013 |
Xavier High School, New York, NY |
Sophmores |
1:30 pm |
| February 6, 2013 |
New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT
Presentation will take place in the Wagner Room
Sponsored by the NCHS Parent Faculty Association
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Parents
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7:30 pm |
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| February 5, 2013 |
CADCA's 23rd Annual National Leadership Forum
Gaylord Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
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Professionals in the Prevention Field |
3:30 pm |
| February 4, 2013 |
New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT |
11th and 12th Grade Students |
9:50-11am |
| February 4, 2013 |
New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT |
9th and 10th Grade Students |
8-9:10am |
| January 29, 2013 |
Bridgeport Alliance for Young Children (BAYC)
at United Way
75 Washington AvenueBridgeport, CT 06604
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Community Messengers & Parents |
6:00pm |
| January 17, 2013 |
CRT Generations
Community Renewal Team (CRT)
555 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT |
Families |
6:00pm |
| January 16, 2013 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
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Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse
Click here to download.
Support Group Brochure |
12 noon |
| January 15, 2013 |
Fairfield County Seventh-Day Adventist School
Bridgeport, CT
Ginger Katz presenting after the reading of the drug prevention book called Sunny's Story |
4th to 8th grade students |
9:00am |
| January 10, 2013 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
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Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse |
12 noon |
| January 8, 2013 |
Side by Side Community School, Norwalk, CT |
7th Grade |
1:30 pm |
| December 7, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
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Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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12 noon |
| December 3, 2012 |
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse
2414 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
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Parents |
6:30 pm |
| November 30, 2012 |
Fordham Prep, Bronx, NY |
9th grade |
10:00 am |
| November 28, 2012 |
Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT |
7th grade students |
1:30 pm |
| November 21, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.
For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
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Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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12 noon |
| November 17, 2012 |
2012 CABE/CAPSS Convention
2nd Floor Conference Room
Mystic Marriott Hotel, Groton |
School Superintendents and Board of Education members |
10:50am-12pm |
| November 16, 2012 |
Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation & Dance (CTAHPERD) 2012 Convention
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell CT |
Professionals |
2:30pm |
| November 15, 2012 |
Foster and Adoptive Parents Conference featuring the Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz
WILL BE RESCHEDULED |
Invited guest only
See flyer here
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6:00pm |
| November 2, 2012 |
Connecticut School Counselor Association
Annual Fall Conference 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell CT
WILL BE RESCHEDULED |
Counselors |
TBA |
| October 26, 2012 |
Wood Stock Middle School, Woodstock, CT |
6th, 7th, and 8th grades |
9:00 am |
| October 25, 2012 |
Wood Stock Middle School, Woodstock, CT |
Parents |
5:30 pm |
| October 22, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.
For further information email us atgkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
|
Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download. |
6:00 pm |
| October 18, 2012 |
Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Canton, MA |
Invited Guests
Click here for flyer
|
9:00 am |
| October 17, 2012 |
Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT |
7th grade |
10:00 am |
| October 15, 2012 |
Curtis Corner Middle School
Curtis Corner Rd, Wakefield, RI |
7th Grade
8th Grade |
8:00 am
9:00 am |
| October 15, 2012 |
South Kingstown High School, South Kingstown, RI
Subsequent to this presentation there will be 4 sessions of Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® continued on Mondays October 22, 29, Nov 5, and 19th 6:30-8:30 pm in the South Kingstown High School Library.
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Open to the community - parents, grandparents, teachers, and youth.
In the Auditorium
Click here for flyer
Click here for registration form
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6:30 pm |
| October 10, 2012 |
West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT |
7th grade |
8:30 am |
October 4, 2012
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West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® starts Thursday October 4th at 6:30 pm with Ginger Katz presentation and session one. The Course will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Sessions 2 and 3 of Program continue on Thursday October 11th and Thursday October 18th.
Alternatively, you may download and send in the forms below Download English Registration Here
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Students and Parents
View press release
See English flyer
See Spanish flyer
See Online English Web registration form
See Online Spanish Web registration form
Download Spanish Registration Here
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6:30pm |
| October 3, 2012 |
Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT |
8th grade |
8:10 am |
| September 24, 2012 |
Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT as part of the 7th grade Courage to speak Drug Prevention Curriculum |
7th grade |
8:45 am |
| September 21, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support
group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.
For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and
call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure Click here to download. |
Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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12 noon |
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September 19, 2012
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Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services,
Old Saybrook Middle School
60 Sheffield Street
Old Saybrook, CT
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Parents
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7pm
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| September 12, 2012 |
Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT |
Students |
7pm |
| September 10, 2012 |
Bunnell High School, Stratford, CT |
High School Coaches, Student-Athletes and Parents |
7:30 pm |
| August 22, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.
For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download. |
Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse |
12 noon |
| July 28, 2012 |
14th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race, Calf Pasture Beach
Click here to download race sponsor, volunteer, participant registration form
Click here to for the press release
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running participants |
8 am |
| July 27, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.
For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download. |
Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse |
12 noon |
| July 21 and 22 |
Education Notebook
News Channel 12 |
Southwestern CT and New York |
July 21 and 22 3:30 am, 8:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm & 11:30 pm |
| June 14, 2012 |
Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT |
Students |
1:00 pm |
| June 12, 2012 |
Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT |
Students |
1:00 pm |
| June 4, 2012 |
Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT Following the reading of Sunny's Story
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4th grade |
1:30 pm |
| June 1, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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noon |
| May 25, 2012 |
Columbus School, Bridgeport, CT |
Students |
1:40 pm
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| May 24, 2012 |
Madison School, Bridgeport, CT |
6th Grade |
1:20 pm
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| May 22, 2012 |
Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT |
6th Grade |
1:30 pm |
| May 21, 2012 |
Foster Adoptive Mission, Bridgeport, CT |
parents and children |
5:30 pm |
| May 18, 2012 |
2012 Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents Conference, Farmington Marriott Hotel, Farmington CT
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families and professionals
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10:30 am |
| May 16, 2012 |
Barnum School, Bridgeport, CT |
6 - 8th Grade |
1:30 pm |
| May 9, 2012 |
Bacon Academy HS |
parents |
7 pm |
| May 9, 2012 |
Bacon Academy HS |
high school students |
9:30 am |
| May 8, 2012 |
Regis High School, NY, NY |
high school students |
8:50 am |
| May 4, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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noon |
| April 26, 2012 |
CT Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials |
Housing Authority Commissioners |
12:00 pm |
| April 26, 2012 |
Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Facilitators Training.
Central Connecticut State University
Connecticut Room of the Student Center
1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT |
applicants must apply
Click here for flyer
Click here for application |
9:30 am |
| April 25, 2012 |
St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, CT
Ginger Katz - Kicking off Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® taught by Courage to Speak facilitator Kathleen Seperack
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Parents
See Registration Form |
6:30 pm |
| April 24, 2012 |
West Rocks Middle School
81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT |
applicants must apply
Click here for flyer
Click here for application
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6:00 pm |
| April 19, 2012 |
Shepaug Valley Middle School, Washington, CT
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Parents |
7:00 pm |
| April 19, 2012 |
Shepaug Valley Middle School, Washington, CT
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Students |
1:00 pm |
| April 18, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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noon |
| April 13, 2012 |
Somers High School, Somers CT |
Students |
9:30 am |
| April 10 - 12, 2012 |
National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, Orlando, FL
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Professionals in the field |
TBA |
April 5, 2012
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Cesar Batalla School
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Students
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1:00 pm
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April 2, 2012
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Ledyard High School, Ledyard CT
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Community presentation
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6:30 pm
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April 2, 2012
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Ledyard High School, Ledyard CT
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9th to 12th grade
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9:00 am
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April 2, 2012
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Ledyard High School, Ledyard CT
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6th to 8th grade
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12:45 am
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| March 30, 2012 |
Beardsley School, Bridgeport, CT
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Students |
1:30 pm |
| March 29, 2012 |
CT Association of Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
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teachers |
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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March 20, 2012
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The Eighth-Annual Courage to Speak®
"Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night.
You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event. For more information call 203-831-9700
Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT Doors open 5:00 pm.
This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:
- Student Speakers
- The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students
On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.
The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.
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Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.
Click here to view the Save the Date
Click here to view the Family Night Letter
Click here to view Sponsorship Agreement
Click here to view the Press Release
Click here to view the Program
Click here to view the Flyer.
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5:30 pm
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March 15, 2012
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Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, Old Lyme CT
Ginger Katz - Kicking off Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® on March 15, 2012 with Ginger Katz's Presentation. Course continuing March 21st, 28th, and April 4th.
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Parents
See Registration Form
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7:00 pm
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March 13, 2012
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Black Rock Elementary School (Bridgeport, CT)
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Parents
A Spanish translator will be present
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5:30 pm
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March 12, 2012
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St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, CT
Ginger Katz will be Kicking off the Courage to Speak® High School Curriculum taught by teachers
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Students
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12:30 pm
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| March 10, 2012 |
Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT |
Parents (Spanish-speaking) |
10:30 am |
March 8, 2012
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Walsh Intermediate School, Branford, CT
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Parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101®
See flyer
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7:00 pm |
March 7, 2012
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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6:00 pm |
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March 6, 2012
|
Rippowam Middle School, Cybercafe
Stamford, CT |
Parents
|
7:00 pm
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February 27, 2012
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Central Catholic High School, Lawrence MA
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Parents
|
7:00 pm
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| February 27, 2012 |
Central Catholic High School, Lawrence MA
|
students |
12:50 pm |
| February 16, 2012 |
Raising Challenging Children Support Group, Brideport, CT
|
families |
6:00 pm |
| February 15, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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6:00 pm |
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February, 6, 2012
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CADCA's 8th Annual Prevention Day
Sponsored by SAMHSA
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Professionals in the Prevention Field
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1:45 pm
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January 31, 2012
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Marin School, Bridgeport, CT
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parents
|
9:00 am
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| January 23, 2012 |
The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
|
1:00 pm |
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January 17, 2012
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Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT
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students
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1:05 pm
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December 7, 2011
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Oliver Ames High School, North Easton, MA
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students
|
10:00 am
|
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December 1, 2011
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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6:00 pm
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November 18, 2011
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00 pm
|
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November 15, 2011
|
Fordham Prep, Bronx, NY
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9th Grade
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TBA
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November 10, 2011
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Bonny Eagle Hill High School, Standish ME
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Students
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9:00 am & 11:30 am
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November 3, 2011
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Guilford Free Library, Guilford Youth & Family Services, Guilford, CT
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Parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101®
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6:30 pm
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October 27, 2011
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Xavier High School, NYC
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all students
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1:00 pm
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October 26, 2011
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Haddam-Killingworth High School, Higganum, CT
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grades 9-12
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8:50 am
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October 24, 2011
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Xavior HS, NYC
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parents
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6:45 pm
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October 21, 2011
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00 pm
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October 20, 2011
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West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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Parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®
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6:30 pm
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October 19, 2011
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Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY
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community
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7:30 pm
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October 17, 2011
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West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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7th grade students, Ginger Katz presentation as a follow-up to the Courage to Speak® Middle School curricula taught by health class Teachers
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9:00 am
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October 15 & 16, 2011
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1400 WSTC/1350 WNLK
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Ginger & Larry Katz radio interview about Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® at West Rocks Middle School
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N/A
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October 15 & 16, 2011
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WNLK 1350/WICC 600
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Southwestern CT and LI
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TBA
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October 15 & 16, 2011
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Education Notebook, News Channel 12
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Southwestern CT and LI
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October 15th: 8:00 am, 11:30 am & 3:00 pm
October 16th:
3:30 am, 8:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm & 11:30 pm |
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October 13, 2011
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Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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7th Grade
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1:30 pm
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October 7, 2011
|
Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT
|
7th Grade
|
10:00 am
|
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October 5, 2011
|
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, Killingworth, CT
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parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101™
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7:00 pm
|
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October 4, 2011
|
Middlesex Middle School, Darien CT
|
8th Grade
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8:30 am
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September 26, 2011
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PTO Council Meeting, West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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PTO Council
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TBA
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September 26, 2011
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Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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7th Grade
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8:45 am
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September 23, 2011
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00pm
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September 22, 2011
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Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, Killingworth, CT
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6th - 8th Grade
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9:50 am
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September 13, 2011
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Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee, Norwalk, CT
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Community Leaders
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8 am
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August 10, 2011
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MA Teachers Association Summer Conference, Williams College, Williamstown, MA
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educators
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7:30 pm
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August 3, 2011
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CT Education Association Summer Leadership Conference, Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Uncasville, CT
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educators
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8:30 am
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July 20, 2011
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00 pm
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June 14, 2011
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Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th Grade Follow-up to the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Education Program based on
Sunny's Story
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1:30 pm
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June 13, 2011
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Cesar Batalla School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade
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1:30 pm
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June 6, 2011
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Luiz Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade
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1:30 pm
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June 6, 2011
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Rippawam Middle School, Stamford, CT
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6th graders who read Sunny's Story and participated in the Courage to Speak® Drug prevention curricula
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9:00 am
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June 2, 2011
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Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade
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1:00 pm
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June 1, 2011
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Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT
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4th grade students who read Sunny's Story and participated in the Courage to Speak® Elementary curricula
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1:30 pm
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May 24 - 26th, 2011
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BookExpo America, Javits Center, New York, NY
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educators and publishers
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10 am - 5 pm
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May 20, 2011
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Madison Elementary, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade
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1:00 pm
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May 16, 2011
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Black Rock Elementary, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade
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1:15 pm
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May 11, 2011
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00 pm
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May 10, 2011
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South Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk, CT – Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101® in Spanish
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parents
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6:00 pm
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May 1, 2011
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Beardsley Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade
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1:30 pm
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April 27, 2011
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SADD Conference at the Lyceum, Hartford, CT
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adults and students
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1:00 pm
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April 13, 2011
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Hyde Leadership School, Hamden, CT
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9th - 12th grades
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1:15 pm
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April 1, 2011
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Ledyard High School, Ledyard, CT
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students
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9:30 am
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March 31, 2011
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Women in History Celebration, Luis Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT
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Mothers & Daughters
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8:15 am
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March 31, 2011
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Ledyard High School, Ledyard, CT
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parents
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6:30 pm
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March 30, 2011
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Seaford High School, Seaford, NY
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juniors and seniors
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7:00 pm
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March 29, 2011
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South Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk, CT – Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®
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parents
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6:00 pm
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March 22, 2011
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Centereach High School, Centereach, NY
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parents
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6:30 pm
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March 22, 2011
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Centereach High School, Centereach, NY
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students
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9:00 am
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March 22, 2011
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Centereach High School, Centereach, NY
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students
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7:00 am
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March 15, 2011
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The Seventh-Annual Courage to Speak® "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event. For more information call 203-831-9700
Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT Doors open 5:30 pm.
This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:
Student Speakers
The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students
On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® drug prevention classes in elementary and middle school.
The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.
Become a sponsor
See sponsorship letter
See Poster
See Program
See Placemat
Operation Medicine Drop |
Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.
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5:30 pm Dinner
Program Starts at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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March 5, 2011
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Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT – Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®
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parents
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9:00 am
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March 1, 2011
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Torrington High School, Torrington, CT
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parents
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7:00 pm
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February 14, 2011
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Malta House, Norwalk, CT
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group
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9:00 am
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February 10, 2011
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Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT - Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®
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parents
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9:30 am
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February 9, 2011
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West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT - Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®
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parents
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7:00 pm
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February 7, 2011
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North Branford High School, North Branford, CT
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students and parents
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6:30 pm
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February 3, 2011
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"TRAIN THE TRAINER" New Facilitators training for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® (must apply)
Location to be determined
See Flyer
call 877-431-3295
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For Connecticut School Counselors
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10:00 am
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February 2, 2011
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00 pm
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January 11, 2011
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Side By Side Community School, Norwalk, CT
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7th Grade
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1:05 pm
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January 5, 2011
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North Quincy High School, Quincy MA
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12th Grade
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1:30 pm
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January 5, 2011
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Quincy High School, Quincy MA
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11th & 12th Grade
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9:00 am
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January 4, 2011
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North Quincy High School, Quincy MA
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9th Grade
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1:30 pm
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January 4, 2011
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Quincy High School, Quincy MA
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9th and 10th Grade
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9:00 am
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December 15, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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6:00 pm
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December 6, 2010
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Martinsville, VA
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parents and students
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7:00 pm
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December 1, 2010
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Browne Gibbs Young Educational Campus, Washington, DC
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students |
9:30 am
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November 19, 2010
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Fordham Prep, Bronx NY
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freshman
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TBA
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November 9, 2010
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Roslyn High School, Roslyn NY
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9th and 10th grade
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12:35 pm
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November 6, 2010
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Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 ® Norwalk Community College, Norwalk CT
Saturdays,November 6, 13 & 20
Ginger Katz will be presenting on November 6 at 9:30 am.
See Flyer
To register visit: www.ncc.commnet.edu
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adults
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9:30 - 11:30 am
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November 2, 2010
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Preston High School, Bronx, NY
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parents
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7:00 pm
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November 1, 2010
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Malta House, Norwalk, CT
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group
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9:00 am
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October 28, 2010
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Salisbury Central School, Lakeville, CT
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All Grades
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9:20 am
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October 26, 2010
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Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School, Oakdale Bohemia, NY
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7th and 8th grade
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8:50 am
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October 26, 2010
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Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School, Oakdale Bohemia, NY
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6th grade
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8:00 am
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October 25, 2010
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Ronkonkoma Middle School, Ronkonkoma, NY
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8th grade
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8:58 am
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October 25, 2010
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Ronkonkoma Middle School, Ronkonkoma, NY
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6th and 7th grades
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7:49 am
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October 20, 2010
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Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT
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parents
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9:30 am
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October 18, 2010
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Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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7th and 8th grade
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9:30 am
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October 15, 2010
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Connecticut School Counselor Association
Annual Fall Conference 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell CT
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Professionals
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TBA
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October 12, 2010
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West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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7th grade
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8:35 am
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October 6, 2010
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Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Introduction and Presentation by Ginger Katz
Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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PTSO Meeting
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7:00 pm
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October 6, 2010
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Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT
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8th grade
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9:00 am
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October 4, 2010
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Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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7th grade
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8:30 am
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October 1, 2010
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Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT
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7th grade
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1:30 pm
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September 29, 2010
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West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
"TRAIN THE TRAINER" Facilitators training for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® (must apply)
See Flyer
See Application
call 877-431-3295
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For professionals in the field of substance abuse and prevention, treatment and other
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6:00 pm
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September 27, 2010
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Nathan Hale Ray Middle School, Moodus, CT, kick off to Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®
call 877-431-3295 for more info
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parents and children
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7:00 pm
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September 25, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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noon
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September 23, 2010
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North Haven Substance Abuse Prevention Council, North Haven High School Auditorium, North Haven, CT. Kick off to Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®
Call 877-431-3295 for more info
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parents and children
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7:00 pm
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September 14, 2010
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The Gilbert School, Winsted, CT
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Freshmen and Sophomores
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8:15 am
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September 14, 2010
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The Gilbert School, Winsted, CT
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Juniors and Seniors
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9:45 am
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August 6, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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noon
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July 30, 2010
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The BCA Norwalk BDG
Regus Norwalk Center, Norwalk, CT
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Invited Guests
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noon
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July 27, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00 pm
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July 24, 2010
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InterFACE Presents the 12th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race & 5K Health Walk, Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT. For information about sponsoring the race, running in the race or volunteering, e-mail gkatz@couragetospeak.org, call Ginger Katz at 1-877-431-3295 or visit our website at www.couragetospeak.org
Click here for a race flyer
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All are welcome
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8:00 am
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July 23, 2010
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The Courage to Speak Foundation’s Lunchbox Series will be hosted by The Affinion Group, Stamford, CT
More Information
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Affinion Group Employees Only
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Noon – 1:15 pm
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July 21, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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12:30
pm
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June 25, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:00 pm
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June 23, 2010
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Butler Resource Center, Wolcott, CT
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students
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3:30 pm
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June 15, 2010
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Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
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Members Only
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noon
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June 10, 2010
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Hartford Convention Center, Hartford Business Journal named Ginger Katz, Hartford Business Journal Advocate of the Year Award
See Article click here
See Editors Notes click here
See Invitation click here
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Professionals
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6:00 pm
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June 4, 2010
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Park City Magnet, Bridgeport, CT
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6th Grade
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1:00 pm
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June 3, 2010
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Somers High School, Licolndale, NY
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Freshmen and Sophomores
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9:00 am
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June 2, 2010
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West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT
"TRAIN THE TRAINER" Facilitators training for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® (must apply)
See Flyer
See Application
call 877-431-3295
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For professionals in the field of substance abuse and prevention, treatment and other
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6:00 pm
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May 27, 2010
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Bryant Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade and parents
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1:00 pm
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May 26, 2010
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Sommers High School, Lincolndale, NY
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Juniors and Seniors
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9:00 am
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May 25, 2010
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Wamogo High School, Litchfield, CT
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All Grades
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9:15 am
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May 24, 2010
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Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade and parents
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1:00 pm
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May 28, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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noon
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May 20, 2010
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Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT
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Parents Only
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6:30 pm
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May 19, 2010
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Beardsley School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade and parents
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1:30 pm
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May 18, 2010
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Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 presented at the South Norwalk Library, Norwalk CT
The program will kick off on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30 pm and will include the Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz and Courageous Parenting 101® session #1 - must be registered and the course will continue every consecutive Tuesday, May 25th and June 1st.
See flyer
See registration form
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Adults only
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6:30 – 8:30 pm
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May 17, 2010
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Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade and parents
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1:30 pm
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May 10, 2010
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Luis Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade and parents
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1:30 pm
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May 6, 2010
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Cesar A. Batalla School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th & 8th grade and parents
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1:30 pm
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May 5, 2010
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Ginger Katz on News/Talk 1400 WSTC / 1350 WNLK Radio, Fairfield County
Listen to the interview
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Listeners
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10:00 am
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May 3, 2010
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Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT
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6th grade and parents
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1:30 pm
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April 30, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org or call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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noon
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April 27, 2010
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Greenwich Fair, City Hall, Greenwich, CT - Courage to Speak Foundation exhibit booth
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community
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4 to 6 pm
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April 9, 2010
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CT PTA, Trumbull, CT Courage to Speak Foundation exhibit booth
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PTA presidents and invited guests
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8 to 4 pm
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April 9, 2010
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RYLA Conference, Port Saint Lucia, Florida
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Students and Adults
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6:00 pm
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March 27, 2010
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Courage to Speak ® will be exhibiting at the Connecticut After School Network Spring Conference at Yale University in New Haven, CT
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Professionals
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8 am – 3 pm
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March 16, 2010
snow date March 18, 2010
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The Sixth- Annual Courage to Speak "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event. For more information call
1-877-831-9700
Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk,CT Doors open 5:30 pm.
This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The evening will include:
Student Speakers
The Courage to Speak Presentation for Parents and Students
On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage To Speak drug prevention classes in elementary and middle school.
The Courage To Speak Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.
Become a sponsor of our event.
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Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service providers, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law Enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.
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5:30 Dinner
Program Starts at 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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March 11, 2010
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Sacred Heart High School, Waterbury, CT
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all students
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9:00 am
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March 4, 2010
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Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101® begins Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm with The Courage To Speak Presentation at Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Avenue, Milford CT 06460.
Courageous Parenting 101 will follow each consecutive Thursday in March for 5 weeks: Two options of Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101® will be offered for your convenience:
OPTION I : BRIDGES, 949 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460 and
OPTION II : East Shore Middle School, 240 Chapel Street, Milford, CT 06460.
See registration form
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adults
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7:00 pm
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February 27, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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3:00 pm
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February 24, 2010
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Valley Regional HS, Deep River, CT
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parents and children
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7:00 pm
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February 23, 2010
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Fordham Prep, Bronx NY
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parents
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7:00 pm
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February 19, 2010
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The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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1:30 noon
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February 8 to 11, 2010
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Ginger Katz will be presenting at CADCA’s 20th Anniversary National Leadership Forum XX, the nation’s largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals and researchers
more to follow
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Adults and youth located the banks of the Potomac River, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
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TBA
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February 3, 2010
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The Courage to Speak is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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12 noon
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January 30, 2010
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The Courage to Speak is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295
Support Group Brochure
Click here to download.
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Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse
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3:00 pm
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January 28, 2010
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Guilford Library, Guilford, CT
Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz on January 28 and ever continuous Wednesday, Courageous Parenting 101T must be registered.
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adults and children on January 28, 2010
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7:00 pm
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January 27, 2010
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The Harvey School, Kahonah, NY |
7 and 8th grade
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1:30 pm
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January 26, 2010
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Side by Side Community School, Norwalk, CT |
7 and 8th grades
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2:10 pm
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January 25, 2010
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Waterbury, CT
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parents
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7:00 pm
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January 25, 2010
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JFK High School, Waterbury, CT
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parents and children
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6:30 pm
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January 19, 2010
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1 Park St, Norwalk, CT
Community Network Meeting
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Human Services Council
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8:45 to 10:45 am
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January 5, 2010
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Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 presented at Roton Middle School, Norwalk CT
Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz and Courageous Parenting 101T and session #1 - must be registered and continuing every consecutive Tuesday January 12, 19, 26 and Feb 26.
See registration form
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adults
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6:30 pm
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January 2, 2010
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Education Notebook on News Channel 12
Interview with Ginger Katz about Courage to Speak -Courageous Parenting 101
Click here for flyer
Click here for Registration form
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7 am, 10:30 am, 1 pm, 4:30 pm, 11:30 pm, 1:30 am
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January 1, 2010
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Education Notebook on News Channel 12
Interview with Ginger Katz about Courage to Speak -Courageous Parenting 101, starts January 5, 2010 at Roton Middle School at 6:30 pm
Click here for flyer
Click here for Registration form
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Saturday, January 1, 2010 @ 7 pm 10:30 am, 2 pm, 1:30 am
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Click here to book a Presentation
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