CANCELLED: Screening: “Far From The Tree”
THIS FILM IS CANCELLED DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSURES IN OUR AREA DUE TO SECURITY THREAT.
Please join us at Friends School’s North Campus on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 6:00pm for a special screening of “Far From The Tree”.
Inspired by Andrew Solomon’s New York Time’s bestseller, Rachel Dretzin’s life-affirming documentary profiles several families in which parents and their children have substantial differences. Through their own extraordinary challenges through love, empathy, and understanding, the families in this film encourage us to cherish loved ones for all they are, not who they might have been.
This film is intended for parents, caregivers, educators, and students 8th grade and older. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that this event takes place at Friends School’s NORTH Campus (middle school) at 3800 Kalmia Avenue in Boulder.
This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, however space is limited.
Please RSVP by 4/15 to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screening-far-from-the-tree-tickets-59138118705
WATCH THE TRAILER at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_1bVhenzZ0&feature=youtu.be
Parent Ed: “Natural Highs – Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol”
Join us at Friends Middle School for an interactive conversation with parents and teens on healthy alternatives to drugs and alcohol. This event, presented by Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII and a panel of Natural Highs Youth, is intended for parents, teachers, caregivers and students in grades 6th+. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about:
- Brain chemistry of drug & alcohol use and healthy alternatives
- Current high THC marijuana & mental health effects
- How to support your teen with healthy alternatives
- How to have informed, smart conversations with your kids about substance use and healthy alternatives
- Local resources
- You are welcome to bring your questions to the discussion
This event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Seating is limited so please RSVP HERE by 3/12.
For more information:
Avani Dilger
303-859-5778
https://www.facebook.com/HighsNatural
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Screening: “LIKE”: a documentary about the impact of social media on our lives.
Friends School is excited to offer the first screening in Boulder of the newly released film “LIKE”, a documentary about the impact of social media on our lives. This film will not be shown online or in theaters and is intended for parents, caregivers, educators and students ages 11+. The event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will take place October 24, 6:00pm at the North Campus. Space is limited so please RSVP by 10/22. Learn more here and watch the trailer.
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