Youth-Adult Dialogue Explores Drug Use May 5th

“Buzz Words: Talk About Drugs” is the topic of the next Youth-Adult Dialogue, Tuesday May 5 at the Vashon Playspace (formerly the YMCA at Vashon Highway and Gorsuch Road) at 5:30 p.m.

It’s the 16th in a series of Youth-Adult Dialogues, which provide an open-minded space for different generations to talk and listen with each other.

“It was a great conversation, limited only by time,” said one Island teen after the last dialogue, which was about sex (following another about Rock n’ Roll). “I was amazed at how open everyone was.”

The spring dialogue will explore substance use on the Island, using fishbowl conversations, dinner-table banter, individual exchanges, music and more.

The evening starts with good food at 5:30, and goes until 8:30 p.m. It is part of an Island-wide series of events exploring substance use on Vashon, sponsored by Development of Island Teens, Vashon Youth Council, Vashon Island Prevention/Intervention Team, Vashon Youth and Family Services, Vashon Park District, King County Community Organizing Project, and community volunteers.

Please bring your own silverware, bowl and napkin. Come any time. All youth who attend will receive a free Movie Magic coupon good for a movie or a drink.

For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Carol Ellis at 463-9370 or carolellis-burton@comcast.net .

Mission Statement

Development of Island Teens (DOIT) is a catalyst that supports and develops unique potential and contributions of Vashon Island youth through funding of activities by and for youth, educating the community about youth empowerment, and advocating on behalf of youth.