Lights On Afterschool
We are celebrating the 12th Annual Lights On Afterschool on Monday, October 24, 2011!
Join us at the Yakima Convention Center
4:30pm to 7:30pm
Appetizers and Beverages Provided!
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Keynote Speaker:
Guest Speakers:
David Rowle
Schools Out Washington
Sheriff Irwin |
*Student Performances, Keynotes, Testimonies*
RSVP to Erin Rodruck 21st CCLC currently provides 4,165 grants funding after-school programs serving 1.6 million children and youth in almost 10,500 school-based and community-based centers across the country. |
Background: Lights On Afterschool is a national celebration to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, youth, families and communities. In Washington State, more than 347,000 children and youth are unsupervised afterschool. Nationwide, more than 15.1 million children are left alone. Lights On Afterschool is an opportunity to raise awareness among all sectors of the important role afterschool programs play in keeping kids safe, help working families and inspire learning by providing critical academic, social, and emotional support.
The first Lights On Afterschool celebration, a project of the Afterschool Alliance, was launched in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities all over the country. Today, more than 7,500 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting 1 million Americans. Lights On Afterschool happens in October.
School's Out Washington's Hall of Fame Champions: This year, as in years past, we will be honoring our 2011 Afterschool Hall of Fame Champions.
Congratulations:
- Yakima County Sheriff Ken Irwin
- City of Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland
- City of Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson
- Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund
- Pam O’Brien, Educator from Olympia
- Joanne Benham, Community Leader from Spokane
- Jack Albaugh, Community Leader from Fife
Host your Own Event: We encourage programs to host their own events. The Afterschool Alliance has a great event planning kit available online which will walk you through the process and makes it easy to take part in the celebrations. Lights On Afterschool events, like afterschool and youth development programs, come in all shapes and sizes, from stadium rallies and town parades to open houses and program tours. Celebrate in a manner that works best for your program and community.
Win $150 for your enhance your event! We're now accepting applications from King County programs that are hosting events. Click here to apply.
Celebrate in Tacoma with Puget Sound Educational District on October 20! Click here for more info.