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September 22, 2017

Fall 2017 begins today at 4:02!

For us, this means lots of opportunities to engage through meetings, events and activities. If you would like to hear more about APCYF, feel free to join us at any of our upcoming meetings or events. Learn more at www.apcyf.org.

Strengthening Families

Oct. 4 – Nov. 29 (Wednesdays) 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm @ Wakefield High School Fun 7-week* program for Parents/Caregivers and their 9th graders to work together on: Positive Communication Coping with Stress Setting Goals for the Future Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Free Dinner and Childcare. Middle school siblings may participate with 9th graders. To Register: Contact Lainie Morgan (LMorgan@arlingtonva.us) 703-228-1529 or visit www.StrengtheningFamiliesArlington.com * No class (no hay clases) on 11/8 or 11/22.

Engage APS Open House Sat. Sep. 23 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Drop by anytime! Engage APS Open House. Preview upcoming projects: Middle & Elementary School Boundary changes, Career Center, Reed site, and other decisions. Learn how to stay engaged! See flyer. Kenmore Middle School Cafeteria, 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd. 22204

Remembrance for Victims of Suicide September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia (SPAN) and others are sponsoring First Annual Northern Virginia Interfaith Service of Remembrance for Victims of Suicide.  This will be a time to gather as a community to remember, grieve, and raise awareness regarding prevention. Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. UU Congregation of Fairfax Chapel 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124 info@mccnova.com

Budget Roundtables

We’re looking for feedback earlier this year than ever before as we plan for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget. Join your neighbors for community roundtable discussions about budget priorities and challenges. Your suggestions and comments will help the County Manager shape his FY19 budget proposal, which will go to the Board in February 2018.

During the seven roundtables, up to 25 participants will be joined by members of the County’s executive leadership team to learn about the FY 2019 budget process and budget challenges facing Arlington County. Participants also will share their perspectives about budget priorities through a series of discussion questions.

Due to limited space, we ask that participants register for only one roundtable, to allow everyone interested the opportunity to participate.

• Fri., Sept. 29 1:30-3pm Westover Library RSVP
• Tues, Oct. 3 10-11:30am Sequoia 1, Room D RSVP
• Fri., Oct. 13 8:30-10am Courthouse Plaza 3rd Floor, Room 311 RSVP
• Sat., Oct. 14 9-10:30am Drew Community Center, Room 181 RSVP
• Wed., Oct. 18 6:30-8pm Aurora Hills Community Center RSVP
• Wed., Oct. 25 6:30-8pm Langston Brown Community Center RSVP
• Sat., Oct. 28 9-10:30am Arlington Mill Community Center, 4th Floor, Room 418 RSVP

Registration is now open for for this year's Challenging Racism: Learning How through Stories and Conversations groups. This free discussion workshop on race for APS parents and Arlington community members meets 11 evenings starting this October at Discovery Elementary, Patrick Henry Elementary and Yorktown High School.   Space is limited. Register today at: www.ChallengingRacism.org

Upcoming Meetings:

Our meetings are open to everyone

Sep 25 5:30pm Early Childhood Committee, Sequoia Room A

Sep 26 5:00pm Mental Wellness Roundtable, Sequoia Room A

Sept 27 6:00pm APCYF Meeting, Sequoia Auditorium

Oct 2 5:30pm Planning and Development, Sequoia Room B

Oct 3 6:30pm Teen Network Board, Central Library

Oct 10 4:00pm READY Coalition, Sequoia Room A

Oct 12 7:00pm Town Hall: Arlington Has a Drug Problem, Central Library

Contact Information

Co-Chairs: Linda Henderson and Anne Vor der Bruegge
Vice Chair: Anne O'Brien

General Information: Kim Durand, Coordinator 703-228-1667
Teen Network Board: Siobhan Grayson, Youth Outreach 703-228-1506
Data Questions: Rebecca Hjelm, Data Specialist 703-228-1683
Website Updates and Information: Sally LaBonte, Website 703-228-1669
Developmental Assets: Michael Swisher, Assets Liaison 703-228-1671
Healthy Community Action Team: Mary Wulf, Coordinator 703-228-1668

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