Lights On Afterschool Celebration

It was an honor to join the one million Americans and more than 7,500 communities celebrating the 11th Annual Lights On Afterschool on October 21, 2010. President Obama issued a special message for Lights On Afterschool applauding the efforts of afterschool programs. Mt Rushmore and the Empire State Building were lit up for Lights On Afterschool. 50 Governors proclaimed Oct 21 Lights On Afterschool day and the U.S. Senate passed a resolution on Lights On Afterschool. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/

In Strafford County, more than 250 community members celebrated at the New Hampshire Children's Museum with Suzanne Birdsall from the NH Department of Eduction. Junk to Funk rocked the Rotary Stage and everyone had a blast. It was so nice to catch up with Bridget Farmer who was a Judge at the Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen Program. Thank you to all of the educators, program leaders and volunteers who create quality after school programs that enrich the lives of students and families! Love & Miracles, Lauren