CASA http://www.casalg.org Fostering healthy lifestyle choices that help young people resist alcohol and drugs. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:58:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 CASA and Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Haul in 143 Pounds of Drugs http://www.casalg.org/casa-and-los-gatos-monte-sereno-police-haul-in-143-pounds-of-drugs/ http://www.casalg.org/casa-and-los-gatos-monte-sereno-police-haul-in-143-pounds-of-drugs/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 02:38:22 +0000 CASA http://www.casalg.org/?p=778 Last Saturday CASA and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department hosted their semi-annual prescription drug drop-off event. 64 cars, bikes, and walkers stopped by Balzer field to take advantage of this free and easy way to get rid of unused and expired prescription drugs. After 3 hours, we filled more than five pharmaceutical destruction containers [...]]]> Last Saturday CASA and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department hosted their semi-annual prescription drug drop-off event. 64 cars, bikes, and walkers stopped by Balzer field to take advantage of this free and easy way to get rid of unused and expired prescription drugs. After 3 hours, we filled more than five pharmaceutical destruction containers with 143 pounds of medication. A big thanks to everyone who participated in keeping the kids in our community safe!














Left to right: Michele Boudreau, CASA; Priscilla Anaya, LGMSPD; Larry Brown, LGMSPD


]]> http://www.casalg.org/casa-and-los-gatos-monte-sereno-police-haul-in-143-pounds-of-drugs/feed/ 0 Initiative Aims To Quell Ecstasy Use By Teens http://www.casalg.org/initiative-aims-to-quell-ecstasy-use-by-teens/ http://www.casalg.org/initiative-aims-to-quell-ecstasy-use-by-teens/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:55:29 +0000 CASA http://www.casalg.org/?p=645 In an effort to discourage teens and young adults in Santa Clara County from taking the drug Ecstasy, officials have launched a countywide Ecstasy prevention initiative…

Read the entire article at http://losgatos.patch.com/articles/initiative-aims-to-quell-ecstasy-use-by-teens.

]]> In an effort to discourage teens and young adults in Santa Clara County from taking the drug Ecstasy, officials have launched a countywide Ecstasy prevention initiative…

Read the entire article at http://losgatos.patch.com/articles/initiative-aims-to-quell-ecstasy-use-by-teens.


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]]> It’s hard to believe that CASA was founded over two decades ago. At our November General Meeting, Joanne Rodgers, one of the founders of CASA, gave an enlightening presentation on all the programs CASA has started, many of which continue today…

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]]> http://www.casalg.org/casa-winter-2011-newsletter/feed/ 0 Open Mic at the Venue http://www.casalg.org/open-mic-at-the-venue/ http://www.casalg.org/open-mic-at-the-venue/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:26:55 +0000 CASA http://www.casalg.org/?p=621 Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Do you play an instrument? Have a great singing voice? Are you a master of interpretive dance? Come down to The Venue to show off your talents. This all acoustic evening could be your chance to show your friends what you can do. No need to sign-up just show-up! [...]]]> Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Do you play an instrument? Have a great singing voice? Are you a master of interpretive dance? Come down to The Venue to show off your talents. This all acoustic evening could be your chance to show your friends what you can do. No need to sign-up just show-up! Snacks and drinks will be provided. More info.


]]> http://www.casalg.org/open-mic-at-the-venue/feed/ 0 CASA Fall 2011 Newsletter http://www.casalg.org/casa-fall-2011-newsletter/ http://www.casalg.org/casa-fall-2011-newsletter/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:29:17 +0000 CASA http://www.casalg.org/?p=613 Welcome to the first issue of the CASA Newsletter for the 2011-12 school year! …Whether you are a parent, an educator, a business owner or other – helping support CASA’s mission of fostering healthy lifestyle choices that help young people resist alcohol and drugs is a worthwhile pursuit..

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]]> Welcome to the first issue of the CASA Newsletter for the 2011-12 school year! …Whether you are a parent, an educator, a business owner or other – helping support CASA’s mission of fostering healthy lifestyle choices that help young people resist alcohol and drugs is a worthwhile pursuit..

Read Entire Newsletter

]]> http://www.casalg.org/casa-fall-2011-newsletter/feed/ 0 CASA Run Club – First Event Next Week! http://www.casalg.org/casa-run-club-first-event-next-week/ http://www.casalg.org/casa-run-club-first-event-next-week/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:37:53 +0000 CASA http://www.casalg.org/?p=615 Come cheer on the “Fisher Flyers” at the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving morning in downtown San Jose. This is the first 5K for the newly formed CASA Run Club. Our team of students have been training since September and are ready for the big event!

Visit http://svturkeytrot.com for more information about the run.

]]> Come cheer on the “Fisher Flyers” at the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving morning in downtown San Jose. This is the first 5K for the newly formed CASA Run Club. Our team of students have been training since September and are ready for the big event!

Visit http://svturkeytrot.com for more information about the run.


]]> http://www.casalg.org/casa-run-club-first-event-next-week/feed/ 0 Welcome Back! http://www.casalg.org/welcome-back/ http://www.casalg.org/welcome-back/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:37:54 +0000 CASA http://www.casalgca.org/?p=585 The new school year has started and CASA is in full swing. We had our first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 8, and the room was packed! We heard reports from Markus Autrey, LGHS principal, LG-MS Police Department, CASSY, TeenForce, Home and School Club, The Venue board of directors, Parenting Continuum, and our [...]]]> The new school year has started and CASA is in full swing. We had our first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 8, and the room was packed! We heard reports from Markus Autrey, LGHS principal, LG-MS Police Department, CASSY, TeenForce, Home and School Club, The Venue board of directors, Parenting Continuum, and our wonderful CASA school reps. Lots of information in a short amount of time, plus delicious homemade goodies and coffee! Don’t miss the next meeting on Thursday, October 13 at 10:00am in the Los Gatos High Community Room.


]]> http://www.casalg.org/welcome-back/feed/ 0 Jill’s Ride for Hope 2011 http://www.casalg.org/jills-ride-for-hope-2011/ http://www.casalg.org/jills-ride-for-hope-2011/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:42:11 +0000 CASA http://www.casalgca.org/?p=569 The second annual “Jill’s Ride for Hope” took place Saturday, August 27. The run/ride/walk event drew participants of all ages and abilities and was a huge success. All proceeds benefitted CASSY, which provides critical counseling services for LGHS students. Visit the Jill’s Ride for Hope website for more information.

Pictured: Jill’s [...]]]>
The second annual “Jill’s Ride for Hope” took place Saturday, August 27. The run/ride/walk event drew participants of all ages and abilities and was a huge success. All proceeds benefitted CASSY, which provides critical counseling services for LGHS students. Visit the Jill’s Ride for Hope website for more information.


Pictured: Jill’s Ride “Team CASA” members Ron Dickel, Marion Dickel, Jen Marcum, and Joan Cross

]]> http://www.casalg.org/jills-ride-for-hope-2011/feed/ 0 CASA Summer 2011 Newsletter http://www.casalg.org/casa-summer-2011-newsletter/ http://www.casalg.org/casa-summer-2011-newsletter/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:41:52 +0000 CASA http://www.casalgca.org/?p=577 CASA Summer 2011 Newsletter

What is CASA? CASA stands for Community Against Substance Abuse. The organization was established in 1984 with the goal of fostering healthy lifestyle choices that help young people resist alcohol and drugs…

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What is CASA? CASA stands for Community Against Substance Abuse. The organization was established in 1984 with the goal of fostering healthy lifestyle choices that help young people resist alcohol and drugs…

Read Entire Newsletter

]]> http://www.casalg.org/casa-summer-2011-newsletter/feed/ 0 June 4 Prescription Drug Disposal Event http://www.casalg.org/june-4-prescription-drug-disposal-event/ http://www.casalg.org/june-4-prescription-drug-disposal-event/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:02:27 +0000 CASA http://www.casalgca.org/?p=557 Misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause serious health effects, addiction, and death.

CASA and the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department are providing a safe way for you to dispose of your unused or expired prescription drugs safely. See flyer for more information.

]]> Misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause serious health effects, addiction, and death.

CASA and the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department are providing a safe way for you to dispose of your unused or expired prescription drugs safely. See flyer for more information.

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