[YL] Lights On Afterschool Is Coming - Oct 22, 2009

[Rivka Burstein-Stern]

Join 7,500 communities and 1 million Americans in celebrating
afterschool programs this October 22 at the Afterschool Alliance's 10th
annual Lights On Afterschool
<http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm> !  This nationwide rally
calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs in keeping
kids safe, inspiring them to learn and helping working families.  Events
range from city-wide rallies with elected officials to science
demonstrations, talent shows, community clean-ups and other activities
reflecting the innovative enrichment experiences that afterschool
programs offer. 

Too many children -- 14.3 million -- are missing out on afterschool
opportunities. Participate in Lights On Afterschool and help call
attention to this important issue and the need to keep the lights on
after school. 

To learn more about Lights On Afterschool, register an event
<http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loaHostEvent.cfm> , access event
planning tools <http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loaEventKit.cfm> , or
find out what is going on in your area
<http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loaFindEvent.cfm>  on October 22,
visit www.afterschoolalliance.org. Those who register will be receive
free posters, and their events will be promoted to media and the public.
Register in August and you may win 100 CFL light bulbs to use or give
away.  Lights On Afterschool is a project of the Afterschool Alliance, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have
access to afterschool programs

 

Rivka Burstein-Stern| Field Outreach Coordinator| 

rburstein at afterschoolalliance.org
<mailto:rburstein at afterschoolalliance.org> 

1616 H Street NW, Suite 820, Washington, DC 20006 | phone - 202.347.2030
| fax - 202.347.2092

CFC #31020

Celebrate Lights On Afterschool October 22, 2009
<http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm> | Join Afterschool for All
<http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/a4a.cfm> 

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