Ongoing Events

Spotlight on Youth
In this forum, teens can explore positive alternatives to risky behaviors and develop their ability to cope with challenges through art, music, dance, poetry, and other forms of creative expression.

All Spotlight on Youth events are held from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 

January 21, 2009
Location: Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202

March 18, 2009
Location: Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202

May 20, 2009
Location: Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202

July 15, 2009
Location: Trinity Place
371 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201

September 16, 2009
Location:  Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202

November 18, 2009
Location: Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202

Coming Soon

Teen Reality Theater’s Year End Performance
The Teen Reality Theater group writes and performs skits based on their own teen perspective on issues.  Throughout the year they build a body of work that culminates in their grand finale, the Year End Performance.

ManPower Conference
“It’s time to stand up!”  ManPower is a teen male summit in which males talk about manhood and responsibility in our community.  There are workshops, tournaments and contests, and food.  Don’t miss this unique event!

College Prep Event
Planning is power!  High School Juniors and Seniors embark on a journey of higher education exploration.  Participants in this event will be looking up different colleges and universities, exploring higher education opportunities, and taking a field trip to visit these places.

Community Day
Youth and parents come together on this day to talk about responsible sexual choices.  Workshops are provided to teens and parents separately and together.

Family Planning Socials
This half-day event centers on building healthy relationships, improving reproductive health, preventing STD’s, and learning about family planning methods.

Leadership Conference
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world … it is the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead.  Participants in this leadership conference will learn how they can help to change their communities for the better through networking and exploration.

Teen Recognition ‘09
Please join us for an evening of fun, food, and merriment as we recognize and award distinguished BPLAAN Coalition program participants.

Past Events

Primetime Prom Event
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention month and Prom season! Our Primetime Prom event combines the fun and excitement of prom mixed with messages about making healthy choices.

Hollywood Hangout Day
It’s a half-day off from school and we have rented out a movie theater!  Hollywood Hangout Day includes a mini-fair with games, prizes, and info, a poetry slam, and a free movie.  At this year’ Hollywood Hangout…