Event Listings

In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

Holiday Break Play Date!

December 28, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
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Join us for the holiday break edition of our CCC unstructured play dates + coffee chats! We will be gathering at Sunset Park Playground -- in addition to the playground, there is a good size field so feel free to bring balls, frisbees, etc.! And picnic tables for any kiddos who may want to play card games together. We'll have some coffee on hand for the adults! If we get snowed out / have fresh snow, we will shift to sledding at Croton Gorge. If the temperature dips too low and it's bitterly cold, we'll shift to an indoor activity nearby like bowling. Stay tuned for updates, but mark your calendars in the meantime!
In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

CHUFSD BOE Meeting

January 08, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Phone Free Schools Ed Tech
Preliminary Budget Report - Asst. Supt. for Business ** Many families will be attending so show support for Croton's UPK program** Our goal is to have at least 2 CCC members present at the start of each relevant meeting. BOE Meetings typically begin at 7:30pm but "Meet the BOE" conversation sessions occur before the meeting at 7pm with two members of the school board present to chat with. Typical meetings have two chances for members of the public to speak. Speaking is limited to three minutes.
Virtual

The Balance Project

Mattering x TBP

January 09, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST
Join Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of “Never Enough” and “Mattering” and Holly Moscatiello, founder of The Balance Project for a virtual discussion around the complexities of raising children in today’s modern society. We’ll dive deep into toxic achievement culture, the impact of social media and how unlocking a sense of Mattering in our children can help to counterbalance our modern comparison culture.
In-Person

The Balance Project

THE CHALLENGE

January 12, 2026
1:52 PM - 12:15 PM EST
100 high school students face off in a challenge to see who is mentally strong enough to keep their apps blocked Sign up here to find out more and to be notified when the challenge drops!
Virtual

The Balance Project

TBP Community Interest Session

January 12, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
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Join us to find out how to start a Balance Project in your community. We'll provide an overview of our approach, how we can help and can answer your questions. Feel free to pass along to others interested with the link. Can't wait to see you! Video link: https://meet.google.com/aot-cbju-tku
Virtual

Turning Life On

Coalition Call

January 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
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Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

January 13, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EST
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
In-Person

Turning Life On

Coalition Meeting

January 23, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Let's connect...IN PERSON!! Come for coffee, stay for conversation. We will share successes and struggles and everything in between. Some topics include: - how to work with your local social worker? - how can we work together to secure funds to pay for speakers (ie - kickstarter)? ....and anything else you want to talk about!
In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

Books & Beers (Adult Book Club)

January 29, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
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📖 The Tech Exit by Clare Morell 📅 Thursday, Jan 8 @ The Green Growler (hang out at 7pm, book club starts at 7:30pm) This is an informative easy read and was my Mindful Tech Lessons August adult book pick! It’s a great summary of strategies for all families. Also available as an audiobook. Clare is lovely! This is our first "Books and Beers" and at this event we can decide on the next book and next date/time that works best for those interested. Thank you to Lauren & Evan for hosting us! *Please note we changed the date from 1/8 to 1/29 since there is a BOE meeting on the school budget and many families will be attending in support of UPK.
In-Person

The Balance Project | Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Balance Project Chapter Launch

Do you feel alone and overwhelmed trying to navigate parenting in a screen-saturated world? Do you wish you could give your kid some of the best parts of our own childhood but feel like it’s an uphill battle? Do you want to be a part of a community striving to equip and encourage their kids (and themselves) to build healthy relationships with technology and even healthier real life relationships? You’re not alone. Connect with us as we launch the Shrewsbury chapter of The Balance Project on Monday February 2nd at 7pm in the Multi-purpose room at Shrewsbury Boro School. Join us for a judgement-free discussion as we gather together and learn from Balance Project leaders and share our own concerns and consider our goals. There’s a place for everyone in this community: it’s never too early to prepare and it’s never too late to make adjustments. We hope you join us as we navigate this together. Join the online chapter and RSVP to our launch event today.
Virtual

The Balance Project

TBP Book Club: The Amazing Generation

February 09, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
This is just a placeholder event; final date/time/location TBD
Virtual

Turning Life On

Coalition Call

February 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

February 10, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EST
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

CHUFSD BOE Meeting

February 12, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Phone Free Schools Ed Tech
Our goal is to have at least 2 CCC members present at the start of each relevant meeting. BOE Meetings typically begin at 7:30pm but "Meet the BOE" conversation sessions occur before the meeting at 7pm with two members of the school board present to chat with. Typical meetings have two chances for members of the public to speak. Speaking is limited to three minutes.
In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

CHUFSD BOE Meeting

March 05, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Phone Free Schools Ed Tech
Budget Work Session Our goal is to have at least 2 CCC members present at the start of each relevant meeting. BOE Meetings typically begin at 7:30pm but "Meet the BOE" conversation sessions occur before the meeting at 7pm with two members of the school board present to chat with. Typical meetings have two chances for members of the public to speak. Speaking is limited to three minutes.
Virtual

Turning Life On

Coalition Call

March 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

March 10, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
In-Person

The Balance Project

Let's Talk Series: The Power of Mattering

March 11, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
SAVE THE DATE - Part 2 of the 'Let's Talk' Series. This will be a LIVE PANEL discussion around The Power of Mattering, based on Jennifer Breheny Wallace's new book "Mattering". We will also be distributing books to the first 200 attendees.
In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

CHUFSD BOE Meeting

March 12, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Phone Free Schools Ed Tech
Our goal is to have at least 2 CCC members present at the start of each relevant meeting. BOE Meetings typically begin at 7:30pm but "Meet the BOE" conversation sessions occur before the meeting at 7pm with two members of the school board present to chat with. Typical meetings have two chances for members of the public to speak. Speaking is limited to three minutes.
In-Person

Turning Life On

Coalition Meeting

March 27, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Let's connect...IN PERSON!! Come for coffee, stay for conversation. We will share successes and struggles and everything in between. Some topics include: - how to work with your local social worker? - how can we work together to secure funds to pay for speakers (ie - kickstarter)? ....and anything else you want to talk about!
In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

Can't Look Away Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion

March 29, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Delay Social Media
Tentative SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 5:00 PM Doors Open for Dinner/Drinks 6:00 PM Film Screening Begins (75 minutes) 7:30 PM Expert Panel Discussion (60 minutes) More details Coming Soon! Film Disclaimer: Content addresses sensitive topics related to youth mental health and social media addiction. Viewer discretion is advised. Film Preview linked below.
Virtual

The Balance Project

TBP Book Club: Mattering

March 31, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
This is a placeholder event. Final time/location/etc. TBD.
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

April 07, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
Virtual

Turning Life On

Coalition Call

April 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

May 05, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
In-Person

🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC) 🌿

CHUFSD BOE Meeting

May 07, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Phone Free Schools Ed Tech
Budget Public Hearing Our goal is to have at least 2 CCC members present at the start of each relevant meeting. BOE Meetings typically begin at 7:30pm but "Meet the BOE" conversation sessions occur before the meeting at 7pm with two members of the school board present to chat with. Typical meetings have two chances for members of the public to speak. Speaking is limited to three minutes.
Virtual

Turning Life On

Coalition Call

May 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

June 02, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
Virtual

Turning Life On

Coalition Call

June 09, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

June 30, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

July 28, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

August 25, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

September 22, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

October 20, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion
Virtual

The Balance Project

The Balance Exchange: Monthly all-hands meeting

November 17, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EST
The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion