• Community Substance Abuse Prevention Forum The Needham Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention will host a panel presentation and discussion on substance abuse, decision making, and the adolescent brain. The forum will feature Marissa Silveri, Ph.D. from Harvard Medical School and Needham educators, leaders, and students who will share ideas, insights, and concerns about risky youth behaviors. The forum will begin tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Broadmeadow. For more information: http://www.needhamma.gov/index.aspx?nid=2489

• School Committee Open House The School Committee will hold its annual spring Open House in the library at High Rock School from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011. This is an informal opportunity for parents, community members, students, and staff to meet members of the School Committee and share ideas, concerns, and ask questions. Please stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with your School Committee!

• Needham High School Presents My Fair Lady Join over 100 high school students the weekend of March 18th for their performance of this classic musical. For more information, please check out the district's website:

Finally, best wishes to the NHS boys' hockey team as they compete in the Super 8 Tournament and to the dance team as they compete in the State Championship this weekend!