“End the Silence, Spark the Leader” Anti-Bullying Event at the Gateway Center on Thursday, December 15. Learn from a nationally known student motivational speaker and a panel of experts that will train and focus on the bystanders and victims. This event is for youth and family staff, school personnel AND parents, youth and teens. Please call Vickye James at the city of Jamestown Department of Youth Services @ 483-7516 for more information.  There will be door prizes and giveaways for youth!

The schedule is as follows:

Session 1 (8:30-Noon) FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL, YOUTH AND FAMILY STAFF, YOUTH GROUP LEADERS

8:30-9:15 – Registration, Continental Breakfast and Welcome/Introductions

9:15-10:15 Jerry Ackerman, Keynote Speaker

10:30-11:30 Panel Discussions

Session 2 (4:30-7:30pm) FOR YOUTH, TEENS, PARENTS, YOUTH GROUPS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

4:00-4:30 Registration, Snacks, Welcome/Introductions

4:30-5:30 Jerry Ackerman, Keynote Speaker

5:45-6:45 Separate Youth and Parents Panel of Experts

6:45-7:30 Food and Music!

The Christmas Shop at Community Helping Hands is now open! From now until Friday, December 23 find amazing deals and unique treasures on all kinds of holiday items… ornaments, lights, garland, Christmas Trees, wreaths, decorative items, nativity sets, outdoor decorations, linens, pillows, gifts and more! New items are put out every day, even every hour! Look for a 50% off special the last week before Christmas. Call 487-1488 for more information. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 10-4 and Saturday, 10-12.