A thousand thanks to Tina Givrad, PhD, for her informative and provocative presentation on the teenage brain last Thursday night in the CV High Library. Nearly 100 people attended (adults and children) to learn how teens can sharpen their minds and shape their futures. One person asked for more information on how drugs and […]
I heard Tina Givrad, PhD, test out her teenage brain presentation that she is making tonight at the Crescenta Valley High School library, and I cannot stress the importance of coming to the presentation to learn this information. Bring your kids and your kids’ friends. Spoiler alert: Until you’re in your mid-20s you have the […]
I’ve been following the impact of Colorado’s legalization of adult recreational use of marijuana. One sushi restaurant pairs marijuana with entrées. A 25% sales tax was added to the state’s 2.9% tax. Sales exceeded $1 million on the first day; sales exceeded $5 million the first week. We won’t know the full economic impact until […]
New year, new series: “Teen Trials & Tribulations in 4 Talks” Based on your feedback, please attend our series of presentations by experts on topics of interest to adults and to children: brain development, bullying, suicide prevention and underage drinking. These interactive talks are Thursdays, one per month, from January through April from 7 p.m. […]
A New Year’s Valentine to CV! Friday marks two years for me in this job, and I want to take this time to thank you for welcoming me into this community. Some of you might know that I was not new to CV. I was a field representative in the California legislature for six years, […]
Today’s theme is effective communication strategies. New Website: CV-Alliance.org! Our new website rocks, and will improve as I master its functions. This website is your place for information. Please visit, sign up for mailings, offer information we can share with others, and consider making an end-of-the-year donation. New Program in 2014: Teen Trials & […]
Greetings from CV Alliance! Thanks to the 12 insightful teens from CV Alliance’s Youth Alliance, ASB, Fire House and Prom Plus who read and discussed topics raised by Jim Smiley’s students in their letters from CV kids to CV adults. Eighty attended this forum on Thursday night. The CV Alliance Youth Alliance meets on Dec. […]
Greetings from CVDAPC Our project officer, Ivette Ruiz, is coming to California for site visits; our review is on Friday. In preparation, I must gather voluminous documents generated from before my time through today. We’ll look at our organization’s structure, our projects, our finances and our partnerships. We’ll discuss sustainability. Since we are in year […]
To all of the students returning home for the holiday, welcome back! Since you’ve been away, the Crescenta Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition has changed. We have a new name: CV Alliance! It’s more user-friendly, and we hope people won’t avoid our booth at community events! When you were last here, we didn’t have […]
Do you think you might need treatment for alcohol? Take the CAGE test to see: • Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking? • Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? • Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? • Have you ever had a drink first […]