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!

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.

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!

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!

📖 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.