The Town of Bennington, in partnership with ACT Bennington, is excited to announce the launch of the Bennington Youth Council, a new program designed to elevate youth voices and engage local teens in shaping the future of the community. The…
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Youth Movie Night – Dec. 18th
Get in loser, it's Youth Movie Night at Bennington Free Library! Join us on Thursday, December 18th 6-8 PM for pizza, popcorn, and a 2004 teen comedy classic (rated PG-13). Free!
SVSU and ACT Bennington Host Cannabis Education Events with Tom Fontana
The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU), in partnership with ACT Bennington — a substance-use prevention organization supporting youth in making healthy choices — will welcome Tom Fontana on October 22nd for student and community presentations focused on cannabis education, harm…
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AI and Youth Mental Health
We have to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). More than half of surveyed teens in the U.S. now use AI "companions" regularly for social interaction including friendly conversations, flirting, and seeking mental health support, according to a new study by…
ACT Field Trip: Woodford State Park
Youth and families are invited on a casual fall walk with ACT at Woodford State Park! Free park passes are available thanks to Vermont Parks Forever. Space is limited and registration is required.
Self-Defense Class for Girls+
Join ACT and Casey Rich of Phoenix Fitness & Self Defense at Bennington Free Library for an introduction to self-defense. This free class is open to girls and nonbinary youth ages 13-18. Space is limited and registration is required. 📍Bennington…