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SUMMARY:Emily's Hope Youth Art Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Emily’s Hope Youth Art Showcase  \nYouth voices. Bold visions. Real impact. \nTheme: Rise Above \n 🗓️ Thursday\, April 23\, 2026  🕕 6–8 PM  📍 Mosaic Arts & Events\, Sioux Falls \n  \n\n\nPARENTAL CONSENT FORM\n\n\n\nSubmission Requirements\n\n\n\nArtist Form\n\n\n  \nThe Emily’s Hope Youth Prevention Coalition invites Sioux Falls middle and high school students to participate in the Emily’s Hope Youth Art Showcase\, celebrating creativity\, resilience\, and healthy choices. \nThis year’s theme\, “Rise Above\,” encourages students to use their voices and talents to share how they rise above using substances and overcome challenges through positive expression. The showcase will feature both visual and performing arts\, including 2D and 3D art\, spoken word\, original music\, and dance. Selected pieces will be recognized during the evening’s awards presentation\, and performing art categories will be encouraged to perform. \nThe community is invited to join us for a powerful night of art\, inspiration\, and community as we highlight the creativity of local youth and their commitment to living substance-free. \n  \nSubmission Process: \n– Students must be in grades 6-12 and located in Sioux Falls\, SD \n– Artwork can be submitted directly to students art teacher. \n– Performing Art submissions can be sent via email to Courtney Hardie at courtney@emilyshope.charity   \n  \n✨ Free and open to the public. \n 🎨 Hosted by the Emily’s Hope Youth Prevention Coalition. \n 💜 Special thanks to Mosaic for donating the event space and BLICK Art Materials for donating gift cards for prizes. \n \nThis event is supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award funded by ONDCP. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by ONDCP\, CDC/HHS\, or the U.S. Government.
URL:https://events.emilyshope.charity/event/emilys-hope-youth-art-showcase/
LOCATION:Mosaic Arts & Events\, 500 N Main Ave\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Prevention Coalition
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SUMMARY:"Can't Look Away" - The Dangers of Social Media Documentary Viewing and Panel
DESCRIPTION:Emily’s Hope invites the community to the Belbas Theater at the Washington Pavilion for a special screening of Can’t Look Away followed by a live panel discussion on youth safety in the digital age. \nCan’t Look Away is an Emmy Award winning documentary that exposes the darker side of social media and its impact on young users. The film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center as it works to hold tech companies accountable for harm caused on their platforms. The documentary highlights the real-life consequences young people face online\, including the growing danger of fentanyl poisoning through counterfeit pills sold on social media. \nREGISTER HERE\nWatch the Official Trailer for Can’t Look Away: \n \nFollowing the screening\, guests will hear from two individuals featured in the film: \n\nAmy Neville\, President of the Alexander Neville Foundation\, who began advocating for stronger online protections after losing her son to fentanyl purchased through social media.\nMatthew Bergman\, Founding Attorney of the Social Media Victims Law Center\, a Professor at Lewis and Clark Law School\, and the lead attorney on the landmark lawsuit against Meta. He brings decades of legal experience representing families harmed by social media platforms and offers a legal perspective on protecting children in the digital world.\n\n\n\nThe panel will also include: \n\nAngela Kennecke\, award-winning investigative journalist and founder of Emily’s Hope. After losing her daughter Emily to fentanyl poisoning\, Angela dedicated herself to raising awareness of substance use disorder\, expanding prevention education\, and supporting families through the work of Emily’s Hope.\nDr. Wallace Jackmon\, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience. Dr. Jackmon has spent the last 15 years at Avera University Psychiatry Associates and previously served as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry through the USD School of Medicine. His expertise spans child welfare\, mental health\, family systems\, anxiety and mood disorders\, and adolescent treatment.\n\nThis event raises awareness of the effect social media has on youth mental health\, safety\, and exposure to online drug sales. It is designed to engage parents\, educators\, healthcare professionals\, and community leaders in meaningful dialogue about protecting young people both online and offline. \nJoin us for an important conversation about safeguarding youth in a rapidly changing digital world. \nREGISTER HERE\nEvent Schedule: \n\n5:30 p.m Doors Open\n6:00–6:15 p.m. Welcome Message\n6:20–7:35 p.m. Screening of Can’t Look Away(Recommended for ages 13 and up due to some content)\n7:40–8:00 p.m. Panel discussion\n\nFilm provided courtesy of Jolt.Film
URL:https://events.emilyshope.charity/event/cant-look-away/
LOCATION:Belbas Theater\, 301 S Main Ave\, Sioux Falls\, 57104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Youth Prevention Coalition
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SUMMARY:Parent and Caregiver Workshop - Not MY Kid: Understanding Youth Substance Use Risks & Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Not MY Kid: Understanding Youth Substance Use Risks & Prevention \n🗓️ Monday\, November 3\, 2025 \n🕕 6:00–8:00 PM \n📍 Lincoln High School Main Gym \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin us for a Parent and Caregiver Workshop focused on helping families better understand youth substance use risks and prevention strategies. This biannual event will cover communication techniques\, youth development\, and the latest drug trends\, empowering parents and caregivers to strengthen family relationships and have meaningful conversations about substance use. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nAngela Kennecke – Founder of Emily’s Hope\, sharing Emily’s story\nSRO Spencer Kommes – Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office\n\nPanelists: \n\nAngela Kennecke\nSRO Spencer Kommes\nTiffany Kashas\, MAIS\, LAC\, CPS – Licensed Addiction Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist\nArtica Franklin – Through Young Voices at LSS; young adult with a parent who struggled with substance use disorder\n\nThe evening will conclude with a panel discussion and Q&A with prevention and recovery experts and voices with lived experience. \nHosted by the Youth Prevention Coalition\, this workshop addresses multiple substances\, including alcohol\, tobacco\, marijuana\, methamphetamines\, fentanyl\, and other illicit drugs. \nThis event is free and open to all parents\, caregivers\, and community members. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n \nThis event is supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award funded by ONDCP. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by ONDCP\, CDC/HHS\, or the U.S. Government.
URL:https://events.emilyshope.charity/event/parent-caregiver-workshop-november-3/
LOCATION:Lincoln High School Auditorium\, 2900 S Cliff Ave\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Prevention Coalition
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SUMMARY:On Display: Youth Art Competition Winners
DESCRIPTION:Winning pieces from Emily’s Hope Youth Art Competition will be on display at City Hall for the Spring Art & Wine Walk.
URL:https://events.emilyshope.charity/event/on-display-youth-art-competition-winners/
LOCATION:Sioux Falls City Hall\, 224 W 9th St\, Sioux Falls\, 57104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Prevention Coalition
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SUMMARY:On Display: Youth Art Competition Artwork
DESCRIPTION:Artwork submitted for the Emily’s Hope Youth Art Competition will be displayed through the weekend of April 25\, following the event on April 24.
URL:https://events.emilyshope.charity/event/on-display-youth-art-competition-artwork/
LOCATION:Washington Pavilion\, 301 S Main Ave\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Prevention Coalition
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SUMMARY:Emily’s Hope Youth Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Emily’s Hope Youth Prevention Coalition invites students to participate in our Emily’s Hope Youth Art Competition! This event will feature the amazing creativity of students from all public and private middle and high schools in Sioux Falls. We also have an open category for home school students. \nThe art will be promoting a drug- and alcohol-free\, healthy lifestyle. \nThe submitted art will be judged\, and winners will be selected from each school. The winners from our event will receive a trophy\, courtesy of JD’s House of Trophies\, and our runner-up artists will receive a certificate of recognition. \nAll submitted artwork will be displayed at the Washington Pavilion through April 27th. The winning art will be displayed at the Charlotte Carver Gallery at City Hall in early May! \nArtwork must be submitted to your art teacher by April 10. Participants in the open category can submit to Kayli: kayli@emilyshope.charity. \nA reception for the artists and their families will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Washington Pavilion and include an award ceremony. Refreshments are provided. \n \n \nThis event is supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award funded by ONDCP. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by ONDCP\, CDC/HHS\, or the U.S. Government.
URL:https://events.emilyshope.charity/event/youth-art-competition/
LOCATION:Washington Pavilion\, 301 S Main Ave\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Prevention Coalition
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