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Monadnock Regional High School will run its third year of night school courses beginning the week of Jan. 23rd. This is no charge for students under age 21 living in the district. There is a charge of $180 per course for adult students age 21 and older. There are a variety of courses being offered in English, math, science, social studies and introductory computer science. Additional information can be found at www.mrsd.org or call 352-6575, ext. 128.

(Held at the Rec Center)
Keene Cal Ripken Baseball: Feb 4, 9—noon, Feb 15, 5—8 PM
Allyson Barden Youth Softball: Feb 4 and 18, Mar 10, 9—noon
Keene Knights Football: Mar 24, and May 19, 9—noon

The Keene Public Libary and Keene Orthodontic Specialists are
once again hosting a series of four Saturday morning classes in March designed
to assist and motivate students in taking their SAT exams for college. This
course includes:

- Test strategies

-  Practice test taking in all three areas of the SAT exam 

Parenting Group for Parents of Sons and Daughters who are abusing or addicted to mood
altering substances

The Addiction Institute for Families of the Monadnock Region is happy to announce a new
psycho-educational Parenting Group for parents with sons and daughters who are abusing or addicted to mood altering substances. This group will cover (but not be limited to) the following topics: Substance abuse and addiction; Co-addiction/Codependency; Healthy communication skills; Healthy boundary setting; and how to help your son or daughter want to change their lifestyle.

Most insurance accepted. One initial individual session must be completed prior to

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Catch Kids Club offers children ages 6-11 the change to participate in a fun, healthy environment after school. Every day your child will participate in non or low competitive physical activities and learn healthy nutrition behavior choices.

This program is held every Monday through Friday from 3-5:00 pm beginning September 6th to the end of the school year (tentatively June 19th). The program is not held during the school vacations. The fee is $175 for the school year, payable at the start of the program.

Children may ride the bus from most Keene schools to the Recreation Center
daily. Contact your school to make arrangements for the ride.

Talking with preteens about digital technology:

A helpful list of conversation starters…

Does privacy matter? Did you know that joining groups on social network sites can automatically change privacy settings?

Do your kids...

•Waste hours on the Internet, or play computer games all day?

•Argue when you ask them to do something else?

•Struggle with siblings about sharing the computer?

http://www.dosomething.org/programs/awards

Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best young world-changers, 25 and under*. Do Something Award nominees and winners represent the pivotal "do-ers" in their field, cause, or issue. In 2011 the five nominees will be rewarded with a community grant, media coverage and continued support from DoSomething.org. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000 during the live broadcast.

From the Partnership for Drug Free America

www.timetotalk.org

Start Talking!

GUIDING GOOD CHOICES®

Dental Health Works

Since opening its doors in 2002 the non-profit dental practice has been providing dental care to patients of all ages.  These patients are both insured, private pay as well as those who are uninsured.  Dental Health also partners with six community agencies to offer care to their patients.

Farm Scholarships Now Available

The Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarship works to connect young people with agriculture and the natural world around them, hoping to inspire the next generation of local farmers and local food supporters.

Free Flu Shot Vouchers Given to the Uninsured

The state of NH along with some community organizations, is distributing vouchers for free flu shots for the uninsured.

A Teenager’s Road To Success

“Give Kids A Smile” Offers

Dentist Appointments

Library Offers Free Tax Assistance Thursdays – Feb. 3 to April 14

The Keene Public Library will have AARP Tax-Aide volunteers at 60 Winter Street on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 PM and by appointment at the Senior Center on 70 Court Street on Monday afternoons from 12:30 to 4:00 pm.  There is no charge to the taxpayer at either location.

Keene State College’s Office of Financial Aid is hosting a free information night for high schoolers and their parents looking for information and help with college financial aid forms.

Called “FAFSA Nights,” after the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the program is a volunteer effort to provide free assistance to college-bound students and their families seeking help to complete the application form.

Community Kitchen:

Free Meals for all people in the region; Mon – Fri 5 to 6:30 pm; Take home boxes of food are available on Wed from 12:30 to 5:30 pm and Thursdays from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.

The Keene Public Library is hosting a series of four Saturday morning classes in March designed to assist and motivate students in taking their SAT exams for college.  This course will cover test strategies and practice test taking in all three areas of the SAT exam.  Actual questions and problems taken from the SAT exams will be addressed.  There are simulated tests which are then reexamined with two highly qualified instructors.  Students will be able to judge where their weaknesses lie and learn strategies for preparing for taking the actual exams. 

Fun Winter Break Ideas!
1. Host a Holiday Movie Marathon
     - "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with lots of popcorn!
2. Have a Snowman Building Party
     - Hand out awards for the biggest, funniest and most original.
3. Hang out with school only friends
     - Friendly people in your classes whom you haven't gotten around to hang out with outside of school.
4. Volunteer
     - Give a little love to your community (ie. animal shelter, read a book to young children, share time with a grandparent)
5. See Santa
     - Visit at your mall, have your picture with him and give him your list!