October 12 will mark the seventh annual Lights On Afterschool, organized nationally by the Afterschool Alliance. More than a million people are expected to rally for afterschool this year, at some 7,500 events around the country.
Mt. Diablo CARES After School Program is a collaborative between the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Ambrose Recreation & Park District and the City of Concord’s Community & Recreation Services currently serving over 2,000 youth at 14 schools in Concord, Pleasant Hill, and Bay Point communities. Since 1999, Mt. Diablo CARES has been providing a safe place for children, helping working families and inspiring students to learn during the hours between 3:00-6:00. This January, CARES will be opening up to 12 new Afterschool Programs in the hopes of reaching over 3,000 youth each day.
Visit one of these locations October 12, 2006, 3:00 – 5:30 pm to see After School in action. Sort of an Open House for After school programs. Good stuff, Maynard!
Where
Cambridge Elementary – 1135 Lacey Ln., Concord, CA 94520
Fair Oaks Elementary – 2400 Lisa Ln., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Holbrook Elementary – 3333 Ronald Wy., Concord, CA 94519
Meadow Homes Elementary – 1371 Detroit Ave., Concord, CA 94520
Ygnacio Valley Elementary – 2217 Chalomar Rd., Concord, 94518
Special invited guests include local politicians, school district representatives, business partners, teachers and families.
For more information on the Concord/Pleasant Hill/Bay Point Lights On event, or to arrange interviews with speakers, contact Stephanie Roberts or phone at (925) 691-0351.