Parents, teachers, and all concerned adults should watch this short video about new tobacco products:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7E3xUV8qsg

Amidst the witches, superheros and fairies an important message was sent to the families of Carlsbad who participated in the 13th annual downtown Trick or Treat and Fall Festival. The Coalition was given the opportunity to talk about simple steps that parents can utilize regarding proper disposal and storage of prescription drugs. These steps include; 1) Use a lockbox to store medications, 2) Dispose of medications in kitty litter or coffee grounds, 3) Never flush medications as it gets into the communities water supply and 4) Never refer to medications as candy to children.

October 30, 2009 02:58 PM ET | Nancy Shute |
Teenagers spend lots of time on MySpace, Facebook, and other social media sites talking about what they do. Often that talk is about underage drinking, risky sexual activity, and violence. But does it describe their actual activities, or is it just bragging?

read the rest: http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/10/30/teens-think-drink...

Main Street's 13th annual downtown Trick or Treat and Fall Festival; A safe, fun family event where your kids can trick or treat and compete in a costume contest 4:30 Friday October 30th on the court house lawn.
Trick or Treat flyer in PDF

"I don't want to eat my vegetables!" I remember making that statement as a child when presented with the dreaded green beans and carrots. At the time, I didn't appreciate the blessing. Of course now I realize how important the availability and accessibility of food is to the people of Carlsbad. Are you hungry in the spirit of helping others in the community? Providing a sustainable resource such as homegrown vegetables is just one of the goals for the creation of a local community garden.

The Coalition's new Rx drug abuse prevention initiative officially kicked off on 01 Oct. Attached is a new publication we are using to raise awareness of proper prescription drug storage and disposal. We hear an overwhelming amount of information from high school students that these drugs are popular and commonly sold in class. PLEASE do your part to learn and get these dangerous substances out of kids' hands. That starts with living the example of not using prescribed drugs for off-label uses yourself.

What: Gang Awareness Seminar

Where: Alta Vista Middle School

Who: Open to anyone to attend. Free. Sponsored by Carlsbad Police Department

When: Monday 05 October, 2009, 5:30 PM (other notices may say 6 PM; we have been informed that the time is now 5:30).

By popular demand! Please plan on attending:

WHAT: Gang Awareness Informational Seminar

WHEN: Mon 05 Oct, 6:00 PM

WHERE: Alta Vista Middle School Gymnasium.

WHO: Carlsbad Police Department, and your community coalition

click on "Related Links" at the top of this screen to go to our links page. There you will find another clickable link to a list of gang affiliation signs in word document form. Compliments of Wise Eyes program/Carlsbad Police.
Or left click on the link below to read, or right click and "save target as" to your computer.
Gang Signs (in pdf form)