Vape & E-cigarette Prevention Events
USU Extension received a grant to provide parents, youth, and teachers knowledge about e-cigarette prevention. Trainings provided are evidence-based prevention programs and all information provided has been gathered from current evidence-based research and information. These are the following events currently happening in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties.
For more information on Carbon County events contact josie.hatch@usu.edu
For more information on Emery County events contact kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu
For more information on Grand County events contact maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu
Online Parent Webinars
If you are interested in having a vape & e-cigarette prevention webinar for parents in your county contact Dr. Ashley Yaugher for more information.
Ashley.Yaugher@usu.eduYouth Afterschool Programs
Carbon
For more information contact Josie Hatch at: josie.hatch@usu.edu
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ME Time for Teens (6-week Virtual Workshop):
Who: Teens ages 13–17 in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, Utah
When: Thursday evenings, September 24–November 5, 2026, 6-7 PM
Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
No session October 22 due to school fall break.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Register: Email josie.hatch@usu.edu
More information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5gPcTdXEPg
Emery
For more information contact Kristalyn Hepworth at: kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu
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ME Time for Teens (6-week Virtual Workshop):
Who: Teens ages 13–17 in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, Utah
When: Thursday evenings, September 24–November 5, 2026, 6-7 PM
Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
No session October 22 due to school fall break.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Register: Email josie.hatch@usu.edu
More information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5gPcTdXEPg
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Stress Busters
Who: 3rd-5th grade youth
When: Friday's, 12:30-2 PM (after early release)
Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 30, Nov 6
No session October 23 due to school fall break.
Where: Cottonwood Elementary STEM Room
Cost: FREE
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-busters-cottonwood-elementary-tickets-1997912187134?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Grand
For more information contact Maria Jose Valesco at: maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu
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ME Time for Teens (6-week Virtual Workshop):
Who: Teens ages 13–17 in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, Utah
When: Thursday evenings, September 24–November 5, 2026, 6-7 PM
Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
No session October 22 due to school fall break.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Register: Email josie.hatch@usu.edu
More information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5gPcTdXEPg
Parent/Guardian Events
Events for Guardians
Carbon
For more information contact Josie Hatch at: josie.hatch@usu.edu.
Click here to view our most recent parent/guardian education event slides.
Emery
For more information contact Kristalyn Hepworth at: kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu.
Click here to view our most recent parent/guardian education event slides.
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EveryDay Strong Resilience Training
Friday, September 18 – Building Strong Relationships with Youth: FREE Lunch & Education Event
When: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: Cottonwood Elementary School Art Room, Orangeville
What: Free lunch and a vaping prevention presentation for parents/guardians in Emery County.
Registration: https://Cottonwood_PreventionLunch.eventbrite.com
Grand
For more information contact Maria Jose Valecso at: maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu.
Click here to view our most recent parent/guardian education event slides.
Teacher and Professionals Trainings
Carbon
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For 5th-12th grade CATCH My Breath Vape Prevention Teacher Trainings please contact: josie.hatch@usu.edu
Emery
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For 5th-12th grade CATCH My Breath Vape Prevention Teacher Trainings please contact: kristalyn.hepworth@usu.edu
Grand
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For 5th-12th grade CATCH My Breath Vape Prevention Teacher Trainings please contact: maria.velascoburgos@usu.edu
Past Webinars