6-week class Mondays April 20 - June 8 (excludes May 11 & 25) 4-5:30pm Kids will design their own themed "collection" of accessories & garments and will showcase items in a fashion show finale! Projects include hand sewing and machine sewing (based on readiness). CLUB FEE: $315 10% OF PROCEEDS HELP THE LIBRARY! EMAIL TO REGISTER: THESEWINGSTUDIONJ@GMAIL.COM

**Registration required on the Link Provided** Inspired by The Amazing Generation, we want students across the country to have a fun and adventurous summer offline. When kids are empowered to choose real life over screens, their mental health benefits. Students will read The Amazing Generation—the new book from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price—on their own over the summer, try something inspired by it, and share a short reflection in the fall. Every student who participates will get a certificate of recognition. This webinar will bring together special guest, Alexa Arnold, Executive Director of The Anxious Generation, to discuss the book, the movement, and how students can join in, and Dr. Juliana Chen, Chief Medical Officer at Cartwheel, to share how schools and families can support student wellbeing heading into summer. The conversation will cover: What students are navigating online—and how it connects to youth mental health What the book explores—and how students and families are responding to it How the Summer Challenge works—and how your district can participate

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

All 4th and 5th grade students and parents are invited to this fun family event where we will: - learn about kids’ brain science and benefits of delaying personal smart devices - discuss smart device alternatives - and enjoy an ice cream treat!

Pledges, pacts, declarations… so many options! How do you choose what’s right for your group? How do you bring other parents along? Join us to hear some parent success stories! Learn what worked, how they built momentum, and how you can start. We'll be joined by special guest and Founder of Four Norms, Matt Pulley! May 4th - 8pm EST

** Registration Required on the link provided** Join us for a powerful and timely conversation with *Michael McLeod, who has helped hundreds of families better understand and address concerns related to EdTech, executive functioning, attention, and 1:1 devices,* not only for children with ADHD and executive functioning challenges, but for the general student population as well. *Michael is an award winning keynote speaker, award winning professional development trainer, co host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast* , and author of The *Executive Function Playbook* and *The Executive Function Playbook In Action* . He speaks widely about the science and data showing how EdTech and 1:1 devices may interfere with the development of executive function skills, attention, and learning. *Topics include:* • How EdTech and 1:1 devices may interfere with executive function development • Why this matters not only for children with ADHD and learning differences, but for all children • What families and schools should understand about attention, regulation, and screen based learning • What parents, educators, and community leaders should be asking right now

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Join us for our weekly coalition call and get updates on legislation, new information and resources, special projects the coalition is working on, what local groups are up to in their communities, and how to get involved — come when you can, we'll always send a recap after.

Get ready to dive in to our next read: Michaleen Doucleff's Dopamine Kids! In it, Doucleff offers readers a five-step guide to raising confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and other sources of unnaturally high dopamine. Meetings will be held every other Friday (starting on April 10th) at 10am PST (1pm EST). In this meeting we will cover chapters 2-3. Meetings will be led by OR Unplugged's Kathy, Jody, and Megan

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!

Sewickley Unplugged is planning for the year ahead! Join us for snacks and refreshments and bring your ideas of fun events and changes that we can make happen in our homes, schools, and communities!

Grab some coffee and meet us at the library for a discussion about technology. We will answer all sorts of questions - how to setup screen time, how to introduce technology, how to sleep through the night without worrying? Well, we will try at least to answer that last one. This is meant to be a discussion, so please bring your questions, strategies and challenges! Please join us! Due to the nature of this event, we will not be recording it.

Join us for our weekly coalition call and get updates on legislation, new information and resources, special projects the coalition is working on, what local groups are up to in their communities, and how to get involved — come when you can, we'll always send a recap after.

Learn how to keep kids safe online, understand current cyber threats, and discover practical tools to protect your family in the digital world. This presentation is designed for parents, educators, and community members who want to be informed & empowered.

Come to the Shrewsbury Centennial parade! Representatives of our group will be walking in it. Come celebrate 100 years of Shrewsbury with us.

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

You're invited to our next book club meeting! We'll be diving into SFCxUS Advisory Board member, Jean Twenge's latest book! This is a compelling read filled with practical advice drawn from real lived experience. Twenge brings valuable insights that make this a must-read for anyone looking to engage with meaningful, actionable content. Whether you've already finished the book or are just starting out, come join us for an engaging discussion. All perspectives welcome! Details: What: Book Club Discussion Book: Jean Twenge's New Release Who: Open to all interested readers Looking forward to seeing you there!

Get ready to dive in to our next read: Michaleen Doucleff's Dopamine Kids! In it, Doucleff offers readers a five-step guide to raising confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and other sources of unnaturally high dopamine. Meetings will be held every other Friday (starting on April 10th) at 10am PST (1pm EST). In this meeting we will cover chapters 4-5. Meetings will be led by OR Unplugged's Kathy, Jody, and Megan

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Join Jordan Spicklemire and Helen Plevka-Jones of reConnect Morton for our summer book club as we read: The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World. Students ages 9-12 are invited to attend this free book club. Spots are limited to 20. Register via the google survey link here: https://forms.gle/N1yh2Xez6VMdcxVz9 Meeting dates (all meetings are held at Idlewood Park in Morton) 5/28/26 @7:00-8:00pm - Introduction to The Amazing Generation 6/4/26 @7:00-8:00pm - Part 1: The Tech Wizards’ Rise—And Their Lies 6/11/26 @7:00-8:00pm - Part 2: Secrets of the Tech Wizards 6/18/26 @7:00-8:00pm - Part 3: How to Be A Rebel 6/25/26 @7:00-8:00pm - Conclusion: Your Future is in Your Hands What to bring to each meeting: your book, a notebook and a pencil or pen to write with. This book club for students age 9-12. It is free to attend but requires registering via the google form as spots are limited to 20. Our hope is to find one or more sponsors to purchase a copy of the book for each child that registers, to keep. If that sponsorship does not happen, there are multiple copies available via multiple libraries to check out by using your Morton Public Library card.

Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 7:30 pm at the Green Growler for our next book club discussion of Stolen Focus by Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari Discussion starts at 8pm.

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Get ready to dive in to our next read: Michaleen Doucleff's Dopamine Kids! In it, Doucleff offers readers a five-step guide to raising confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and other sources of unnaturally high dopamine. Meetings will be held every other Friday (starting on April 10th) at 10am PST (1pm EST). In this meeting we will cover chapter 6 + How to Build Sanctuaries. Meetings will be led by OR Unplugged's Kathy, Jody, and Megan

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

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!

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

On June 17th, we're celebrating the end of the school year with a Retro Recess Potluck Party! We'll teach kids all kinds of retro recess games, like SPUD, Rundown, TV Tag, and more. We'll provide pizza and ask everyone to bring a side or dessert to share. Bonus: Rose Tree Park's Summer Festival kicks off the same evening, with live music starting at 7pm at the amphitheatre. Bring a blanket and stay for the show!

Get ready to dive in to our next read: Michaleen Doucleff's Dopamine Kids! In it, Doucleff offers readers a five-step guide to raising confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and other sources of unnaturally high dopamine. Meetings will be held every other Friday (starting on April 10th) at 10am PST (1pm EST). In this meeting we will cover the epilogue and where we go from here! Meetings will be led by OR Unplugged's Kathy, Jody, and Megan

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Join us for a hands-on afternoon at the creek! This is a chance for kids and families to slow down, get their feet wet, and discover what's living right in our backyard. We'll wade in together and see what we can find: tadpoles, small fish, and other creek critters. What to bring: - Sneakers you don't mind getting wet/muddy - Change of clothes/shoes for after - Towel

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)