Reminder: Tomorrow is the ASP Fest

Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Region 5 presents After School Program Fest 2011; a free event for the community to showcase and increase the enrollment of youth in after school programs across the region. The community is invited out on Saturday October 1, 2011, to the John L. Yancey Boys & Girls Club, located at 6245 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL, 60637, from 1pm to 4pm for a day filled with entertainment, fun, and giveaways.  Join us RAIN OR SHINE! This event will be moved indoor to the gym if it rains.

Buses will transport people to and from the event leaving from The Center of Change located at 63rd and California  and St. Sabina Church located at 7909 S. Racine  60620.  CPS Students of all ages and their families are encouraged to  attend. 
For more information contact Xavier Davis by email xdavis@swyc.org  or phone 773-819-5033.

Lights on After School

YOU’RE INVITED TO A CELBRATION!!

Make plans to join Metropolitan Family Services / Midway Youth Center and the Afterschool Alliance to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs, Thursday, October 20th, for Lights On Afterschool!

In communities today, 15.1 million children take care of themselves after the school day ends. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning. Join us, along with 7,500+ afterschool programs nationwide, in celebrating our afterschool programs.

The children will showcase their Social Science project “Latin Culture” completed in the afterschool program, as well as displaying the jewelry designed by the Youth Center Jewelry Club. We will also feature arts and craft activities related to the “Latin Culture” project.

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to colfaxm@metrofamily.org by Monday, October 17th
* Who:     Metropolitan Family Service - Midway Youth Center Program.   
* What:    An open house event with information, fun and entertainment.  
* When:  Thursday, October 20th, 2011 – from 3 pm until 6pm.
* Where: La Santa Cruz Church, 6545 S. Springfield, Chicago, IL 60629
* Why:   Come and discover the fantastic activities the Youth Center program is offering the youth of West Lawn.

Job Preparedness Workshops

Date: Wed. September 28, 2011

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Chicago Lawn
6120 S. Kedzie Avenue
60629

About this event:
Chicago Lawn Branch presents Job Preparedness Workshops, each Wednesday from July 20 to October 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  

Learn how to write a resume, job search skills, how to complete online job applications and interviewing skills. 
Phone: 312-747-0639

Registration:
Registration is required please call (312) 747-0639 or visit the branch at 6120 S. Kedzie for more information.  There will be only 3 participants per session.