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UPCOMING GRIT2 EVENTS

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May 3-Cadence Giveback

Cadence is proud to introduce their new Community Sunday Supper Series - "TRhe Cadence Table"

This is a family-style experience meant to bring people together. Neighbors meeting neighbors. Friends reconnecting. Families sharing time. And all the feel goods of sharing a good meal for a good cause. Because at the heart of everything we do.. is community.

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Each month we will feature a new menu and a local charity or cause that we will donate a percentage of the supper’s proceeds to. Stay tuned for grit2 in May!

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May 3 - Yoga @ Alter

Yoga for teachers and staff of D58/D99 at Alter Brewing (RSVP required)

REGISTER HERE!

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2026 Panel Discussion & Provider Fair

May 5, 6-8pm

Community members are invited to attend this year's forum at YMCA Indian Boundary focused on "Strong Transitions for Your Kids" — exploring transitions of all kinds, from moving homes and divorce to starting a new school (including this year's big move for 5th and 6th graders heading into middle school). Join us to learn developmentally appropriate strategies to help your kids navigate life's changes, discover local resources, and hear from experts and community members alike.​

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We think this will be an exciting and powerful opportunity to come together as a community around our youth's mental health. Together we can help support and educate each other and end the stigma around mental health.

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The forum will take place on May 5th from 6:00–8:00pm and will consist of:

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6:00pm – Provider Fair: Browse information tables and connect with local organizations

6:30pm – Panel Discussion: Strong Transitions for Your Kids | Youth mental health, expert recommendations & Q&A

7:30pm – Provider Fair continues until 8:00pm

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*Space generously donated by YMCA Indian Boundary

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REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND

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May 6 & 8 - Do-Nut Forget About Your Mental Health @DGS & DGN

Tell your high school students to stop by for a free donut at DGS on May 6th during lunch periods and at DGN on May 8th between 7:30-8:20am at the turn around on Forest Ave! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!

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May 15, 5:30pm - Yoga & Pilates @ MBS Pilates Clarendon Hills

FREE Yoga & pilates class at MBS Pilates Clarendon Hills open to all ages 15+

REGISTER HERE!

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May 23, 12pm - Yoga @ YogaSix

FREE beginner yoga open to all ages 15+ (RSVP required)

REGISTER HERE!​​

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PAST GRIT2 EVENTS

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DG Senior Scholarship

NOW CLOSED

grit2 is launching our first-ever senior

scholarship — two awards of $1,000 each.

Open to DGS & DGN seniors, plus any

DG resident attending another high

school. Share your story on mental health

and you could win.

Deadline: Midnight, March 15th​​​​​​​​​​​

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Screenagers Film & Panel

Screens are shaping childhood earlier than

ever, how can we help our kids thrive in a

digital world? Join grit2 and the Downers

Grove Area Council of PTAs for a screening

of Screenagers: Elementary School Age

Edition followed by a thoughtful panel

discussion with local education and child

development leaders. Walk away with

practical insights and a stronger sense of

community around one of today's most

important parenting challenges. Seats are

limited so be sure to register!​

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UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS
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DOWNERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Social Work Interns available now! Drop in and say hi!

DGPL has partnered with Aurora University's School of Social Work to host interns at the library. Interns at the library receive credit for their work at the library.

Social Work Interns are available for patrons to meet with for 20-minute consultations to help refer patrons to services. To meet with a Social Work Intern, visit here.
 
GLENBARD PARENT SERIES
Find more info here​​

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