Monthly Archives: February 2010

Free local training on adolescent brain development

February 26, 2010 – 5:09 pm

All are invited to an education session on Adolescent Brain Development on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Buckham Memorial Library in Faribault.  The training will be led by Dr. Ken Winters from the University of Minnesota.  For more information, click HERE. There is no cost to attend, but advance [...]

By Zach Pruitt | Posted in Chemical health, HCI Newsletter, Parent support, Programs, Uncategorized, Upcoming events | Comments (0)

Got Shoes?!?!

February 19, 2010 – 10:37 am

Do you have extra, unneeded athletic shoes around?  Would you like to donate them? The Youth Sports Equipment Exchange is a group of middle school students who are aware that the cost of “special” athletic shoes can become an obstacle that prevents some children from participating in sports.  We all know how quickly youth outgrow [...]

By Zach Pruitt | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Kathy Ness is HCI Making a Difference Award Recipient

February 18, 2010 – 12:48 pm

Kathy Ness, Northfield Public Library Children’s Librarian, has been named the HCI Making a Difference Award for February. The award celebrates groups and individuals who have a positive impact on youth in the community. Kathy was nominated for her work with youth on the Northfield Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and her dedication to the [...]

By Julie Bubser | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Funding available for evidence-based school programs to reduce youth substance use

February 13, 2010 – 4:10 pm

Just a reminder…. Through the federal Drug-Free Communities grants, HCI and the Rice County Chemical Health Coalition have made up to $10,000 in funding available to support the implementation of evidence-based programs in schools to reduce youth alcohol and drug use.  Any school located in Rice County is eligible to apply.  For a copy of [...]

By Zach Pruitt | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)