Community Events & Info
What a great night at Alter Brewing!
Thanks to all who came to the Giveback/
Meet & Greet at Alter!
Couldn't make it? NP! Just email info@grit2.org
and we can get you up to speed on grit2 events
and volunteer opportunities!
Missed a grit2 presentation? No problem! Visit the grit2 YouTube Channel!
grit2 Teen Board Events
grit2 Teen Advisory next meeting is Sunday, November 10, 2024, 10am at Enclave in Downers Grove, Main Street. Join us!
Teen Table Talk
This group is a teen lead discussion, TAB assisted and overseen by an inhouse Social Worker Intern. The group meets at Downers Grove Public Library, monthly, the third Tuesday at 7pm.
October 15th is our next teen talk! Drop ins are welcome!
Nature RX- Free Teen Forest Therapy Session
Saturday, November 2 @ 2pm-4pm
Patriots Park in Downers Grove
This Teen walk is sponsored by the Conservation Foundation Sign up Here
UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS
DOWNERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Social Work Interns
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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 at 6-8pm
Great Read
Held in person at SRC Room 2000 at College of DuPage
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Gods of Jade and Shadow
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 at noon & 7pm
Melinda Wenner Moyer
How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for
Responsible, Respectful Kids
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 at noon-1:30 & 7-8:30pm
Ron Lieber
The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial
Decision Your Family Will Ever Make
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at 7pm
Film Screening - Held in person at Glenbard West
An Evening with Best Buddies (Friendship Program for People With Disabilities)
Saving Superman
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 at noon & 7pm
Dr. Kara Alaimo
Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit Its Impact
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 at noon & 7pm
Nic Sheff in conversation with Jessica Lahey, author of “The Addiction Inoculation: Raising
Healthy Kids In a Culture of Dependence.”
Understanding and Preventing Addiction: Beautiful Boy