SRSLY provides support to youth and families with fun, substance-free activities and events. All events are planned by youth, and admission is free. These events reinforce kids’ good decisions by providing a fun and safe place for them to celebrate with friends and family, and proving that we don’t need alcohol or drugs to have fun. Visit your local community SRSLY website to view a full list of upcoming events and activities. Here are some of our most popular:

 

New Year’s Eve Party

All four SRSLY communities come together in Chelsea on December 31 to celebrate the new year! The SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party contradicts the conventional wisdom that this holiday can’t be celebrated without alcohol. With support from local businesses and service clubs, this free event features live music, arts and crafts, video games, cookie decorating, swimming, and sports in the gym. Everyone looks forward to sampling entries in the chili cook-off, plus free pizza! The end of the night is a blast with team games and a countdown to the new year.  

 

Dexter Dodgeball Tournament

SRSLY Dexter’s Dodgeball Tournament is held every January at Dexter High School. Youth in grades 5-12 can participate, and prizes are given to the winners! Visit srslydexter.org to learn more.

 

Stockbridge 3×3 Basketball Tournament

SRSLY Stockbridge’s 3×3 Basketball Tournament is held every year in March at Stockbridge High School. Youth in grades 4-12 can participate, and prizes are given to the winners of each division! Visit srslystockbridge.org to learn more.

 

Manchester Variety Show

SRSLY Manchester hosts an annual variety show each spring for middle school students. Youth showcase their creativity through dancing, singing, music, comedy, poetry, and more! Visit srslymanchester.org to learn more.

  

SRSLY Cinema

SRSLY offers free movies in several communities during the summer.This is a fun event that both teens and families can enjoy! In Chelsea, movies are shown outdoors starting at dusk every Thursday night in conjunction with Sounds & Sights. Movies are projected onto a screen on the back of the McKinley building behind the Clocktower Complex. In Dexter, movies are shown on Friday nights once a month inside the Dexter District Library. In Stockbridge, movies are shown in the town square. 

 

Volunteer Appreciation Party

This is our time to say thanks to everyone who helped out in all of the SRSLY communities over the course of the year. An award ceremony recognizes individuals for their contributions. The rest of the event is a chance to eat, relax, and have fun with fellow coalition members.

 

Fall Kick-Off Rallies

SRSLY members set up tents and tables at home football games to promote the coalition and recruit new members. At the game, youth and adult volunteers pass out green rally towels, SRSLY temporary tattoos, and information about our coalition to everyone in attendance. After a short half-time announcement, youth members throw our signature green t-shirts into the stands.

SRSLY Events Policies:

1. The use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs of any kind, by anyone, youth and adults, will not be permitted.
2. Anyone suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of an event will not be allowed to participate, and any illegal behavior will be reported to the authorities.
3. SRSLY Events are open to the public. Coalition membership is strongly urged, but not required.
4. Some SRSLY Events will be limited to certain age groups, while others will be open to anyone, any age.
5. Parents are welcome to attend an event as chaperones, as long as they contact the SRSLY Director to sign-up beforehand.
6. SRSLY Events are open; meaning arrival and departure of participants – youth and adults – will not be monitored or controlled.
7. SRSLY Event organizers will make every effort to ensure a safe environment. However, the SRSLY Coalition, its members, and its sponsoring organizations are not responsible for the safety of participants at an event.