Community Corner

Parent Programs, Stories from the View Finder and "Give 5"

What's what in Southington today, Feb. 17, 2011.

So here’s the scoop for today, Feb. 17, 2011.

Southington High School Naviance Parent Program -

The Southington High School Guidance Department will host a special program tonight for parents who want to learn about the Naviance computer program. Naviance is a program that helps students with college searches, resume building and more.

The program is open to all parents and will begin at 7 p.m. at the high school, 720 Pleasant St. in Southington.

Parents-4-A-Change Support Meeting –

Parents-4-A-Change will host a special support meeting for families dealing with the struggles of drug addiction. The meeting is designed to allow for networking and to assist others in giving or getting the support needed.

The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. It will be held at 630 p.m. at the Derynoski School. Email parents4achange@yahoo.com or call (860) 621-1682 with any questions.

Self-Esteem and Your Child –


Finding happiness starts with getting to know your own special strengths and learning how to develop them. How do you bring out what's inside your child to the rest of the world?

Tonight Southington Youth Service will give parents a chance to learn more about how to improve self-esteem as the Parent Information Series continues.

The program starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Call (860) 276-6281 to register or for more information.

Stories from the Viewfinder –


A new Southington Patch series will bring you the events of the week – in pictures. The feature will run every Thursday so if you have an event you’d like to see covered through photographs, email your idea to jason.vallee@patch.com.

Check out this week’s photo adventure as we look at “.”

“Give Five” –

Volunteerism is what makes a community run and Southington Patch is looking to join the effort. As part of a community service initiative “Give Five” Patch.com will be giving five days a year back to the community, the first today as Local Editor Jason Vallee goes to the Flanders School to help out.

How have you volunteered in the community? Log in and tell us today or emails Jason Vallee at jason.vallee@patch.com to share your story today or check out our volunteer section, available right on out home page.


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