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Support Afterschool Care For Kids? Attend Today's Event

All are invited as the Niles Teen Center and others hold the "Lights On Afterschool" Rally, with fun activities for kids and an info fair, at Golf Mill from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

For kids, there will be snacks, game tournaments and art. For adults, there will be a rally to send the message that afterschool programs are key to childrens' success and safety.

The event, the 12th annual Lights On Afterschool nationwide celebration of afterschool programs, is being held Thursday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. 

Golf Mill will be one of more than 7,500 sites across the nation sending the message that communities must keep the lights on and doors open after school, according to Mark Williams, director of the He has invited parents, media, employers, neighbors, school officials and others to  rally support for safe, stimulating afterschool programs.

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This event will include an information fair of community youth organizations and businesses, an open house and tour of the Niles Teen Center, the design of a ceramic tile art installation sponsored by , snacks and drinks, game tournaments and a petition signing.

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