Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31)
Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31) is a perfect time to strengthen conversations with your children about healthy choices and substance use prevention. Here are a few ways to get involved:
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Talk Early and Often – Use Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to keep the conversation going about alcohol and drugs. Share your values, expectations, and why staying drug-free matters.
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Take the Pledge – Sign the Red Ribbon Pledge together as a family and commit to living drug-free.
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Connect with Other Parents – Get to know the parents of your children’s friends. Work together to set clear boundaries and support one another in keeping kids safe.
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Secure Medications – Lock up and keep track of prescription drugs to prevent misuse. Safely dispose of medications you no longer need.
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Share the Message – Write a short article for your school’s parent newsletter or post on social media about why Red Ribbon Week is important. The more we talk about prevention, the stronger our community becomes.
A good resource: Drug Prevention Resources for Parents - Natural High
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Biddeford's Downtown Creepy Crawl
October 31st from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Main Street, Biddeford
Join us for Biddeford's Downtown Creepy Crawl! This spooktacular adventure on Main Street will provide trick-or-treating fun, where ghosts, goblins, and all sorts of magical creatures come to play. Dress up in your most boo-tiful costumes and roam the enchanted streets, collecting treats and giggles along the way.
Free Health Checks & Info for New Moms
October 28th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Matthews Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick
FREE FOOD & CLOTHING EVENTS
Youth Full Maine Free Food Distribution
Saco Grange Free Clothing Closet
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