tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12167804801932855672024-03-05T04:06:53.584-05:00Northwestern Community Youth CenterNorthwestern Community Youth Center is a FREE drop-in youth center in downtown Albion, PA which serves students living in the Northwestern School District. This blog is run by Julie, The Center's Director.The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-15841767058955488492015-08-11T08:35:00.001-04:002015-08-11T08:35:25.499-04:00Erie Gives Day 2015<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Help support The Center!!</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">From now until 8 pm the Erie Community Foundation will enhance each donor’s gift by providing a prorated match for every donation made to support the Northwestern Community Youth Center.</span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Last year through your support, the NCYC and its partners were able serve 195 students through its after school program. The Reading Buddies program provided one-on-one reading assistance to 36 first through third grade students. The activities and outreach at the summer park program provided nearly 400 free meals with a total participation of 124 young people. Our goal for this coming year is to expand our offerings with a cooking class.</span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Please consider donating! Your gift will make a significant difference in the life of our community's children.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><br /></span></div>
</span><br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">
<a href="http://www.eriegives.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">CLICK HERE TO DONATE!!</span></a></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-46520916940543351632015-06-22T17:15:00.000-04:002015-07-29T17:17:23.946-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Just a reminder: The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1607737546116414/">2015 Coach Lisek Summer Park Program</a> is coming right up!! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Permission slips went home during the school year, and registration forms will be available at the park throughout the program as well!</div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-83043934887669839112015-03-10T17:08:00.000-04:002015-07-29T17:10:29.662-04:00Spring Reading Buddies!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The Spring session of our Reading Buddies program started today!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pLcFOf4Sb6BG61SsMbjfazvWDyZhuzaQH7sHKZysYU2eIkV6IZeGwP85mSivlaqrV_lOz_7KZDuq8ExX01aNR_AMas37wbNYI9YfJSfqmJ9ROD-XJS9vXVbvF9egWO4Hj2XwBOSlf3AU/s1600/unnamed+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pLcFOf4Sb6BG61SsMbjfazvWDyZhuzaQH7sHKZysYU2eIkV6IZeGwP85mSivlaqrV_lOz_7KZDuq8ExX01aNR_AMas37wbNYI9YfJSfqmJ9ROD-XJS9vXVbvF9egWO4Hj2XwBOSlf3AU/s640/unnamed+%25283%2529.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-64660665432441581102015-03-03T16:57:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:59:31.512-04:00Spring Reading Buddies part 2<div style="text-align: center;">
NWE 1-3rd grade parents - If your student turned in their interest form to the office, you should be receiving your permission form this week! Please return these ASAP!</div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-20185034248511240922015-02-09T16:57:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:57:42.607-04:00Spring Reading Buddies<div style="text-align: center;">
NWE 1-3rd grade parents: Your students should be bringing home interest forms for the Spring Reading Buddies session!</div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-10359142213235149472015-02-01T16:41:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:53:18.987-04:00SOUPer Bowl Sunday!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This Sunday was our annual SOUPer Bowl Sunday fundraiser at Calvary UMC, West Springfield UMC, Cranesville UMC, and the Federated Church! Thanks, everyone!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10487583_898421494495_7245219931252082918_n.jpg?oh=e2659fd0aa7e4f58fc1358e5ec7271c6&oe=564995B0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10487583_898421494495_7245219931252082918_n.jpg?oh=e2659fd0aa7e4f58fc1358e5ec7271c6&oe=564995B0" width="360" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-20476945564919506792015-01-20T16:37:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:38:20.339-04:00Park Program 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1607737546116414/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Summer Park Program 2015 Dates Announced!!</span></a></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-67155620909485780672014-12-16T16:32:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:34:19.042-04:00Fall Reading Buddies - The End!<div style="text-align: center;">
Today was our last Reading Buddies session for the year (2014) - We will have another session in Spring!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you would like to see all the pictures from the Fall session, our pictures are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152445562995544.1073741828.128875175543&type=3">HERE!</a></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-12504882181239311112014-12-03T16:20:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:27:56.577-04:00Getting into the holiday spirit!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Our students decorated our windows and trimmed our tree tonight! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10312538_10152433407845544_648802105981421926_n.jpg?oh=1c8b4d88f5f51d6b2a5a0b4cb4699460&oe=5642BC90" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10312538_10152433407845544_648802105981421926_n.jpg?oh=1c8b4d88f5f51d6b2a5a0b4cb4699460&oe=5642BC90" width="112" /></a><a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10849853_10152433406620544_2937702278404247835_n.jpg?oh=72d429e0cfc36d5562bff7f4b50397b1&oe=563D7015" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10849853_10152433406620544_2937702278404247835_n.jpg?oh=72d429e0cfc36d5562bff7f4b50397b1&oe=563D7015" width="112" /></a><a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1507082_10152433406625544_6602312187144301293_n.jpg?oh=17b6341575e83901e93a052b5fa61cc3&oe=56571EE6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1507082_10152433406625544_6602312187144301293_n.jpg?oh=17b6341575e83901e93a052b5fa61cc3&oe=56571EE6" width="112" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1507142_10152433407905544_3693262354414481610_n.jpg?oh=a0686e24c70b53e4e23fd2b01a9174fa&oe=565C48A5" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1507142_10152433407905544_3693262354414481610_n.jpg?oh=a0686e24c70b53e4e23fd2b01a9174fa&oe=565C48A5" width="200" /></a><a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1551510_10152433408010544_4297674336190855773_n.jpg?oh=4f31b40a22e249e1e647ce59c8da3f7c&oe=56513D98" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1551510_10152433408010544_4297674336190855773_n.jpg?oh=4f31b40a22e249e1e647ce59c8da3f7c&oe=56513D98" width="200" /></a><a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10389354_10152433407860544_4656557388506958422_n.jpg?oh=029da212af11a7f90d706217cbc238e4&oe=565C44BA" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10389354_10152433407860544_4656557388506958422_n.jpg?oh=029da212af11a7f90d706217cbc238e4&oe=565C44BA" width="112" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10409502_10152433408120544_4046175838253822544_n.jpg?oh=b77ad4b3a6674747d1a64afef0734cae&oe=564B1869" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10409502_10152433408120544_4046175838253822544_n.jpg?oh=b77ad4b3a6674747d1a64afef0734cae&oe=564B1869" width="112" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1395876_10152433408465544_7640497641471838670_n.jpg?oh=5e91eb0bbbe4a8326d95c2d3f6b8e21f&oe=560F3F17" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1395876_10152433408465544_7640497641471838670_n.jpg?oh=5e91eb0bbbe4a8326d95c2d3f6b8e21f&oe=560F3F17" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-2796376764461410722014-11-12T16:19:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:19:37.029-04:00Straight A's wins a pizza!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10708558_10152390343495544_5926305000729542704_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10708558_10152390343495544_5926305000729542704_o.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Congrats to Acie, for his straight-A report card!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">You, too, can earn a free pizza! Bring your straight-A report card to Julie to claim your tasty tasty prize!</span></div>
<br />The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-47532102646181871292014-11-08T15:57:00.000-05:002015-07-29T16:10:24.798-04:002014 Soup and Chili Cook-Off<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Special thanks to the fine folks at WSUMC for hosting our fundraiser! You have been so faithful to help The Center!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
While none of our students won the youth division, we still had a darn good time!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10644265_10152384336995544_2744680730155826898_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10644265_10152384336995544_2744680730155826898_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/10548150_10152384336815544_8219971555221207285_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/10548150_10152384336815544_8219971555221207285_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/s960x960/1398251_10152384336670544_2959223724500783235_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/s960x960/1398251_10152384336670544_2959223724500783235_o.jpg" width="112" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10700459_10152384337250544_7582432216883572092_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10700459_10152384337250544_7582432216883572092_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/1669749_10152384337170544_6467778490300480773_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/1669749_10152384337170544_6467778490300480773_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/q86/s960x960/10537470_10152384336225544_542971633267911261_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/q86/s960x960/10537470_10152384336225544_542971633267911261_o.jpg" width="112" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/10379849_10152384335930544_3102635645436088754_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/t31.0-8/10379849_10152384335930544_3102635645436088754_o.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-7785798680878049952014-11-07T15:48:00.000-05:002015-07-29T15:54:36.840-04:00Soup and Chili Cook-Off 2014 - Teen Division!<div style="text-align: center;">
Last night, volunteers from West Springfield UMC came to take some of our students to the church to prepare their entries for Saturday's Soup and Chili Cook-off fundraiser.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10632665_10203089997440195_339283387316758773_n.jpg?oh=bbacfe9fee9eba0a85c3a9d6e070de63&oe=5655E796" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10632665_10203089997440195_339283387316758773_n.jpg?oh=bbacfe9fee9eba0a85c3a9d6e070de63&oe=5655E796" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10805626_10203089997760203_1593644979534692511_n.jpg?oh=0f48f255c983fb03c0039b2258199429&oe=5658C0E0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10805626_10203089997760203_1593644979534692511_n.jpg?oh=0f48f255c983fb03c0039b2258199429&oe=5658C0E0" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10636230_10203089998000209_1551048864949432019_n.jpg?oh=afd51b4808d2fc9af95ff8716184a66e&oe=56551A4B" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10636230_10203089998000209_1551048864949432019_n.jpg?oh=afd51b4808d2fc9af95ff8716184a66e&oe=56551A4B" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-19850263465284379482014-10-30T15:45:00.000-04:002015-07-29T15:46:52.082-04:00Halloween Party 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Tonight was our Halloween Party planned by some of our excellent students!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/10355651_10152366479415544_8780528309867975314_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/10355651_10152366479415544_8780528309867975314_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Donut-eating contest!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/10582973_10152366480185544_8560630915136982095_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/10582973_10152366480185544_8560630915136982095_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Silly boys.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10355479_10152366480655544_2687833427188516011_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10355479_10152366480655544_2687833427188516011_o.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Balloon stomp!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/1801292_10152366481460544_2526833385535405666_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/1801292_10152366481460544_2526833385535405666_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Silly girls!</div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-21301070520116991602014-10-21T15:40:00.000-04:002015-07-29T15:46:34.497-04:00Reading Buddies - Day 1<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">We're off to a great start!</span></h2>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/10622783_10152347975900544_8190755625935120867_n.jpg?oh=9a5281e5505c45b94be69fea2942b053&oe=5641F8FB" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/10622783_10152347975900544_8190755625935120867_n.jpg?oh=9a5281e5505c45b94be69fea2942b053&oe=5641F8FB" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-5070843630560520052014-10-14T16:43:00.000-04:002015-07-29T15:39:16.140-04:00Reading Buddies - Fall 2014<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Reading</span><a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10624730_10152335235595544_7237381006244337916_n.jpg?oh=e81ae5b2f23512fa14c3ce1cf73b88cd&oe=564B4EB2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10624730_10152335235595544_7237381006244337916_n.jpg?oh=e81ae5b2f23512fa14c3ce1cf73b88cd&oe=564B4EB2" width="180" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">Buddies!</span></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Center is hosting a new program this year - our Reading Buddies program. Big Buddies (middle/high school students) will be matched with Little Buddies (1-3 grade students from NWE) for an hour of reading, activities, educational games, and a snack on Tuesday nights during the fall. If things go well, we will run a Spring session as well! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our Big Buddies are trained, our new books (thanks First Books!) have been sorted and organized, and we are all ready for our first 18 students to start next Tuesday, Oct. 21.</div>
The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-68805555346088932872014-09-09T15:29:00.000-04:002015-07-29T15:34:13.196-04:00Park Program Display at the Albion Fair!<div style="text-align: center;">
If your student participated in the Summer Park Program, be sure to swing by the Education Building at the Albion Area Fair this week to find their handprint and see our display! If you want to ride on our float in the parade on Saturday, please be at NWE by 9:30am!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpVO8Fyaoam1lOBe_e46tM5nA04vaBxkhB0F9SAM8SnrnKmC2iZHY8VzdN1kXdf_SckZLUOKbuKek-Zvq4tbH5VonzgCDlw6n-ecRPRs-8Ou4WEHOfRGGA43hnEL6BLlcauGlMtaT6bhS/s1600/Fair+Display+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpVO8Fyaoam1lOBe_e46tM5nA04vaBxkhB0F9SAM8SnrnKmC2iZHY8VzdN1kXdf_SckZLUOKbuKek-Zvq4tbH5VonzgCDlw6n-ecRPRs-8Ou4WEHOfRGGA43hnEL6BLlcauGlMtaT6bhS/s400/Fair+Display+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdDeu8YXEK9ggl7ydA6KmxtNzJE9sKhasBHeQXYQ_BK8YZ-Rt6kIR4V0ap0NMMsGDGzZJf-yBwU6p4b0dqOQ8Rv81wYmjToPIJWlIQc4zrefxfwI_f6kOUGLhve4P59vIXrAVStL5fZUo/s1600/Fair+Display+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdDeu8YXEK9ggl7ydA6KmxtNzJE9sKhasBHeQXYQ_BK8YZ-Rt6kIR4V0ap0NMMsGDGzZJf-yBwU6p4b0dqOQ8Rv81wYmjToPIJWlIQc4zrefxfwI_f6kOUGLhve4P59vIXrAVStL5fZUo/s400/Fair+Display+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-19470169174605206292010-10-05T10:38:00.003-04:002010-10-05T10:42:52.192-04:00PEPSI REFRESH VOTING INFORMATION!!!Greeting everyone!!<br /><br />If you are looking for voting information for the Youth Center's refresh everything grant, you've come to the right place!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">You can vote THREE (3) TIMES <u>each day</u> for The Center:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Once online: </span></strong><a href="http://www.refresheverything.com/nwyouthcenter"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.refresheverything.com/nwyouthcenter</span></strong></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Once by facebook: Search for the "Pepsi Refresh Voting App" and install the app. Then search for "Northwestern Community Youth Center" or even just "Northwestern" to find us!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Once by text: Text 102945 to 73774</span></strong><br /><br />If you have ANY questions about voting, how to vote, etc, PLEASE e-mail me at <a href="mailto:ncycdirector@gmail.com">ncycdirector@gmail.com</a> or leave a comment on here, and I'll help you out!<br /><br />ALSO, if anyone wants to vote, but doesn't have a computer - there is a computer set up in the entryway of The Center for refresh voting purposes! Please feel free to stop in, see what we're doing, and vote!!The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-26862004622573231992010-09-13T08:14:00.012-04:002010-09-13T09:51:17.236-04:00So What's This Pepsi Refresh Grant Thing, Anyway?<div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><strong>What is Pepsi's "Refresh Everything" Project?</strong><br /><br />Pepsi is giving away 1.3 million dollars a month to organizations dedicated to doing good in their communities and across the country. Each month, up to 1000 applications are accepted starting at midnight (and for the October voting period, ending by 12:03am!) for different categories - Health, Arts and Culture, Food and Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods, and Education. Organizations can enter for 4 different levels of funding - $5,000, $25,000, $50,000, and $250,000.<br /><br />Each month, Pepsi awards:<br />10 - $5000 grants<br />10 - $25,000 grants<br />10 - $50,000 grants<br />2 - $250,000 grants<br /><br />The Center is in the running for a $50,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project.<br /><br /><strong>Who Determines the Winners?</strong><br />You do! Well, you and everyone else in American with access to a computer or texting-enabled cell phone and a desire to help local organizations continue to help others! <strong>We will post voting information as soon as it becomes available to us.</strong> Voting will open at 6am on Oct. 1 for our voting period, and end at midnight on Oct. 31. Even if we don't win, the top 100 non-winners roll over to the next month and be eligible for voting again.<br /><br />Please pass along the link to our event - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=126695560713759&ref=mf">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=126695560713759&ref=mf</a> - and our group - <a href="http://facebook.com/nwyouthcenter">http://facebook.com/nwyouthcenter</a> - on facebook to EVERYONE you know! Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, tell your friends' neighbors, and your neighbors' friends! We will need ALL the votes we can get to win!<br /><br /><strong>What Happens if we Win?</strong><br />If we win, we will be able to finance a number of improvements to The Center<br /><br />*New Study Area<br />If we win, we will be renovating a room upstairs, away from the noise and distractions of The Center, where students who are riding the activity bus home, going to journey or lightforce, need a little extra help, or just want to get their homework done can do their work. Use of this area will not be madatory, though it will be heavily encouraged. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516386340145633458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCb7DZ7IJYYid1dAI2VgbkHmsAH9HAJ3uIBNaZUrijWNsXBaRyEwCKuvx4k3LpDqDAJdqVaA9TGeXH7TtN2iUCJtn9RPgl4GfCdM9ERBtP6TSJKq3g3Owo4Z2BS6mqFCxlELAUlLMPEG8U/s320/0819001559a.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><em>(Future quiet study area)</em></p><em></em><p align="left">We estimate this room will require a little under half of our grant funding to renovate - we need to re-do the drop ceiling and insulate the room so it will be warmer in the winter, as well as adding heating and lighting. We also would like to put down some nice carpeting and add some comfortable workplaces for students as well as some couches and chairs for a quiet free-reading area.</p><p align="left">If we win, the study area will also become the home of 10 new internet-ready computers with SAT/ACT prep software, language software, and other eduational software. We would also use some of the grant funds to upgrade our internet to support a 20-computer network. </p><p align="left">Another addition to the study area, would be several bookshelves of age-appropriate, recent, young adult reading material. Many of our books in the downstairs area are outdated or are geared towards younger teens and children. Grant funds would be able to be used to fund a small library area where students would be able to enjoy free-reading. </p><p align="left">*New Bathroom<br />Grant funds would also be used to renovate our old bathroom, which is currently closed off to students. This bathroom would be upgraded to be handicap accessible, and would get new flooring, a new paint job, and various other small projects that need to be completed. </p><p align="left">*Additional Funding for Summer Learning Opportunities<br />Grant funds would provide additional support for our Summer Park Program at the Albion Boro Park for students entering grades K-6. </p><p align="left">Grant funds would also provide for a new summer learning program for Middle and High school age students. Right now, we're looking into a weekly or bi-weekly program which would get students outside the Albion area to discover some of the interesting things around and near Erie County - for example, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, to see the Niagara, or to visit a museum or planeterium - and then go to the Peninsula for a picnic lunch and some beach time! As with everything else The Center offers, this would be an optional event - but a whole lot of fun!</p><p align="left">*Add New Recreational/Programming to The Center's Drop in Program<br />If we win, we would be able to work with several groups who are unable to totally donate their time, but would be willing to give us discounted rates - many students have requested hip-hop dance classes, or would like to have additional arts and crafts supplies and instruction. We would also be able to add new video gaming equipment, new pool sticks, and other small things that we need. Another thing that has been requested is a volleyball net for the basketball court. We will look for more student input on what you guys would like once the grant is won!</p><p align="left">While a lot is still up in the air, this grant would provide many many many wonderful opportunities to the students in the Northwestern School District! </p><p align="left">PLEASE VOTE! EVERY DAY!!</p>The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-61766589624581706362010-09-08T08:09:00.001-04:002010-09-08T08:11:52.962-04:00Fair Time!Hey folks!<br /><br />With Fair Time rapidly approaching, I'd just like to toss out a quick reminder to the youth center students that we need your Parental Permission forms back by Friday, Sept. 10! We need to start issuing ID cards, and we can't give you yours until your permission form is back (and you won't be allowed in without your card once we issue them!).<br /><br />Also - We are looking for interested students who would like to ride on the center's float in the parade or walk alongside to hand out candy! If you are interested in helping, please let me know ASAP!<br /><br />See ya at The Center!The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-56714999717472677162010-09-02T17:05:00.004-04:002010-09-02T17:10:52.911-04:00General Youth Center InformationThis is a copy of the letter sent home to students participating in our drop-in after school program. If you are a parent, and have not received this letter or your student's permission slip, please ask your student for it - they've all received them!<br /><br />The Center - General Information - Drop In After School program<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">The Center’s drop-in program is open to students entering grades 6-12 who live in the Northwestern School District.</p><b><br /> REGISTRATION</b> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">All youth center participants must return the parental permission form (see attached) to be allowed to participate in the drop-in program at The Center. Students must also fill out our Student Registration form during their first visit.</p><b><br /> SIGN IN/SIGN OUT</b> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Students will be assigned an ID card after the return of their parental permission form. They may leave this card at The Center, or they may choose to carry it with them. Please discuss with your student which option is right for them. This card will be REQUIRED to sign in and out during the school year. If a card is lost, a $5 replacement fee will be charged to issue a new one. If for any reason the card reader is down, students will be required to sign in and sign out legibly on a paper form on the front desk with their full first and last name. </p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>DROP-IN FORMAT</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Participation in any and all youth center activities is on a voluntary, drop-in basis. Students are permitted to leave one time during the afternoon session. Staff is not responsible for youth when they leave The Center. Please take time to communicate your expectations to your youth as to when they may leave, where they may go, and who they may leave with. If a student is found to be engaging in antisocial behaviors (smoking, fighting, loitering, etc) during their one-out, they will lose this privilege. </p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>ACTIVITY BUS</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">The Northwestern School District allows students from The Center to ride the Activity Bus home. This bus picks up around 5:45pm during fall sports season, and 5:15pm for the remainder of the school year. If your youth is planning to ride the Activity Bus, they MUST be at The Center before 4:00pm, after which time they will not be permitted to leave except with an adult to catch the bus. All school rules are to be observed during transportation or students may lose this privilege. Students who have been dismissed (for the day, week, etc) from the youth center due to behavioral issues will not be permitted to ride the activity bus during this time period. </p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>HOURS OF OPERATION</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Until the Albion Area Fair (Sept. 14 – 18), The Center is open 2:30-6:00pm. The Center will be closed during the Albion Fair. After the fair, our hours are as follows:</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Monday – High School – 2:30-6:00pm</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Tuesday – Middle School – 2:30-6:00pm</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Wednesday – High School – 2:30-7:00pm* </p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Thursday – Middle School – 2:30-7:00pm*</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Friday – Combined – 2:30-6:00pm</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:85%;">*On these nights, Journey and Light Force (Federated Church youth programs) pick up from the Northwester Community Youth Center around 6:30pm. Students who live in the Albion area should anticipate arriving back at The Center around 9:00pm, and will need to arrange for transportation home. The Center will not be open when students return. For additional information about these programs, or questions about transportation, please call 922-3655.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>COMPUTER LAB AND PHONE USE:</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">The Center currently has a computer lab with 10 internet-ready computers (with web filtering software). Students will have access to these computers after school for research or recreation, with homework taking priority. We ask that students limit their time online to a half hour at a time, to allow others to use the computers as well. There is to be no rough-housing in the computer area, and no food and drinks (without lids) are permitted near the computers. A desk has been provided for students to put cups or cans on during computer use. Downloading music or programs is not allowed on youth center computers. </p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">A phone is available on the Director’s desk at The Center. The number is 756-5087. Students are permitted to make and receive phone calls, but they are not permitted to take the phone off the desk, or stretch the cord out the door. We ask that students limit their phone use to less than 5 minutes, unless it is a true emergency. Cell phones are permitted in The Center, as long as students’ ringtones contain no offensive lyrics.</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>VANDALISM</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Damaging youth center property, or other students’ property, will not be tolerated. Depending on the severity of the situation, a police report may be filed, and information on the suspect will be provided to them. In any matter regarding vandalism and damages, an incident report will be filled out by a staff member or volunteer to keep a record of such behavior. Parents may be liable to pay for damages. The youth center is a free service, and runs on donations – We expect all students treat our equipment and facility respectfully.</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>PERSONAL POSSESSIONS</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Students may bring their personal belongings into The Center, but they are responsible for them at all times. A table is provided in The Center to collect backpacks/jackets/etc. The Northwestern Community Youth Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Bikes/skateboards/etc must remain at the front of The Center.</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>PROGRAM RULES</b></p> <ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Respect ALL Staff and Volunteers. </p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Respect the furniture and equipment.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Respect each other. No fighting/horseplay. No threatening or intimidating other students.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">No foul or abusive language. No hate-speech.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">No tobacco, alcohol or controlled substances.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Students are permitted to leave ONE time each day. If you abuse this privilege, or use it to engage in antisocial behaviors (fighting, using tobacco/alcohol/controlled substances), you will not be permitted to leave and re-enter. </p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">No “public displays of affection”</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Food may only be eaten in the Cafe area at the rear of the Center – no food of any type in the other areas.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Students may not enter the office area or kitchen or use the phone without permission. Please stay out of areas posted as “Adults Only”.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">No weapons permitted in the Center (Including pocket knives, lighters, etc.)</p> </li></ol> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Failure to follow these rules will result in the following consequences. Depending on the severity of the offense, steps may be skipped, or your parents may be contacted*:</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">First offense – Asked to leave for the day</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Second offense – Cannot return for one week </p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Third offense – Cannot return for one month</p> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;">Fourth offense – Cannot return for one year</p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>STUDENTS - WE NEED YOUR PARENTAL PERMISSION FORMS TO BE ABLE TO ISSUE YOUR ID BADGES! PLEASE RETURN THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-42911701706073934482010-09-02T16:10:00.006-04:002010-09-02T16:49:31.954-04:00Back to School!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">The Center started off the 10-11 school year with the addition of 5 computers donated from LECOM, bringing our total number of internet-ready computers to 10! Thank you to LECOM for their generous donation!!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4ocXcZ4sdGDZLi-X1lEAZ6kNXKKlG-Rq6Z94arAvfyklpNeZhIpWDq0ETYSVL0kj2fqBWYE17uddHuwZzcy4_JK0p3djCP1N0WFgCowxwGVMJzWXO0dRPqTDVUkFT4RXQX7ePZ238uOD/s1600/0831001540a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4ocXcZ4sdGDZLi-X1lEAZ6kNXKKlG-Rq6Z94arAvfyklpNeZhIpWDq0ETYSVL0kj2fqBWYE17uddHuwZzcy4_JK0p3djCP1N0WFgCowxwGVMJzWXO0dRPqTDVUkFT4RXQX7ePZ238uOD/s320/0831001540a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512411983415310610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">(Our new computer area)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We also opened with a new pool table, a new arts and crafts area, and several new pieces of furniture!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXEph8s6mw-I3cojFSQ14HzggbGjxIikIJ1F3jjKVA6Aw_rezdfrzgNrwHmXQRsYO0RIxg_Af-R7gVV_MmnLniwTDxl0_ZyN0RwI4RsTX59CM4t4s5S5uZ99b906YvqAFYYsbIiTEEA0h/s1600/0827001653.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXEph8s6mw-I3cojFSQ14HzggbGjxIikIJ1F3jjKVA6Aw_rezdfrzgNrwHmXQRsYO0RIxg_Af-R7gVV_MmnLniwTDxl0_ZyN0RwI4RsTX59CM4t4s5S5uZ99b906YvqAFYYsbIiTEEA0h/s320/0827001653.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512414131811221314" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">(New Pool Table and our Ping Pong Table)</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEA7bgtuy1hMOCM1h73N32lNIzbEPiYZ5fyq_PlQqNHSMyPmJkzHdjFJpsXDa5DdfnSLnItRcs4G40W-jWAjG1Ql0OTcQCZBJTHgvZb2nbQ7RtxlRGVoqM4ddG2uQ5nHg9ujvuOcMDZsS/s1600/0827001654a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEA7bgtuy1hMOCM1h73N32lNIzbEPiYZ5fyq_PlQqNHSMyPmJkzHdjFJpsXDa5DdfnSLnItRcs4G40W-jWAjG1Ql0OTcQCZBJTHgvZb2nbQ7RtxlRGVoqM4ddG2uQ5nHg9ujvuOcMDZsS/s320/0827001654a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512415737139694370" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">(New Crafts/Small Group area!)</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpw43F_x8JwEvyjzWbkp9cdFAY3AcaARI_ZiBajuq3zTuy1F-Yn7PgtlGMetW3dDj6Ov2vTqbfGVHiC45bOPS5VURbp7o6vZlwKhIFUxnjyY-akHIQRZESkMwzgAzyTAXfQARJ2fJ_-nVi/s1600/0827001654.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpw43F_x8JwEvyjzWbkp9cdFAY3AcaARI_ZiBajuq3zTuy1F-Yn7PgtlGMetW3dDj6Ov2vTqbfGVHiC45bOPS5VURbp7o6vZlwKhIFUxnjyY-akHIQRZESkMwzgAzyTAXfQARJ2fJ_-nVi/s320/0827001654.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512415728585909666" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">(Hangout/Movie area #1)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamtKaonZS367S-zMwO1b2sO7m_YnxKkTx6bZTryJ19PjZLhT6UMZ3acsewrJ0kM4q9wBHj23eq70lffglgCY4bxD6ZSZ9iyxnIwCaLLUsG-jGaCmAeTuK-aOVLQ7QRGhX1wiscdPq3hkA/s1600/0827001652.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamtKaonZS367S-zMwO1b2sO7m_YnxKkTx6bZTryJ19PjZLhT6UMZ3acsewrJ0kM4q9wBHj23eq70lffglgCY4bxD6ZSZ9iyxnIwCaLLUsG-jGaCmAeTuK-aOVLQ7QRGhX1wiscdPq3hkA/s320/0827001652.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512415724691907298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">(Hangout/Movie area #2)</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We are still desperately looking for a volunteer for our Basketball court!! If you know of someone over 21 who is willing to volunteer - even one afternoon a month, even for a couple hours - PLEASE contact Julie at 756-5087, by commenting on our blog, or by e-mail (ncycdirector@gmail.com). <br /><br />Our first day back to school, we had 32 students register, and as of today (Thursday), we have over 40 students registered! We're off to a great start!!<br /><br />See you at The Center!<br /><br />Julie<br /></div></div></div></div>The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-45843513308767625122010-04-06T09:34:00.004-04:002010-04-06T15:57:48.969-04:00What We Need - *Updated for Spring!*I have been asked lately what the youth center's needs are, and I would like to update our previous list, as some of the things we'd needed over winter are no longer an issue!<br /><br />Volunteer Needs:<br />*Gym Volunteer - Supervise gym area, enforce behavioral standards, and referee games.<br />*Community Service Volunteer - Supervise small groups of students in community service activities<br />*Homework/Mentor Volunteer - Work with students to improve their grades and help guide them through life experiences.<br />*Digital Photography Volunteer - Supervise small groups of students and instruct them on the basics of digital photography. We will provide the cameras!<br /><br />We are also looking for volunteers who would be willing to help with sign-in and sign-out, cleaning, music (we have many students who would like to learn an instrument, or who would like to refine their skills, but cannot afford lessons), arts and crafts (we have a kiln and ceramics, but we need someone who can work with the students), and many other interests. Help share your skills with the next generation! Volunteers must be 21+ and have state police and childline clearances. Contact Julie at 756-5087 if you're interested in helping!<br /><br /><br />Snack Needs:<br />*Milk<br />*Lemonade Mix<br />*Cereal<br />*Bread<br />*Peanut Butter<br />*Jelly<br />*Fresh fruits (bananas, grapes, and apples are always a big hit) and veggies (they love carrots with veggie dip!)<br />*Chips, pretzels, cookies, or any other 'snack-y' food<br />*Any homemade treats<br />*Plates, cups, napkins, paper towels, bowls, and plastic silverware.<br />*Other snacks (if you have questions, please contact me!)<br /><br />We are also looking for several people to take turns providing something more substantial on Wednesday and Thursday nights, when many of our students arrive at the Youth Center after school, and stay until they are picked up for Journey and Light Force at 6:30pm. These students won't arrive home until after 9pm. If you would like to sign up for a week, please contact Julie at 756-5087<br /><br />Material Needs:<br />*PG-13 or lower used movies - DVD or VHS.<br />*Books, especially fiction, for teenagers. Used books are welcome!<br />*Used PS2 video games, memory cards and controllers.<br />*Any puzzles, games, or craft activites suitable for teenagers<br />*Ping-pong, Pool, Air Hockey or Foosball supplies<br />*Crayons, Markers, Construction Paper, Pencils, Pens, Colored Pencils and other art supplies<br />*Copy paper, Scissors, File folders, Notebook paper (for homework) and other Office Supplies<br /><br />If you are disposing of exercise equipment, computer equipment, video game consoles, TVs, or any other items you think may be of service to the Youth Center, please consider donating to our center.<br /><br />Thank you for all of your support! Let's keep up this momentum!<br /><br />-JulieThe Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-85418550323913437282010-03-29T17:27:00.003-04:002010-03-29T18:03:43.808-04:00Basketball Court and Student Store are OPEN!<div style="text-align: center;">Following the grand opening of our Basketball Court ("The Court") on March 20, many middle and high school students have enjoyed shooting hoops and playing 3-on-3 in The Center's half-court basketball court! Below is volunteer Jamie Arseneault playing a game with Travis and Casey.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlyKMuakzpH5nBmN2K0lnTaWqsfX5Q15NWmfCl4KCed9CGRd8Jnqj3aOgnQnMm24iVhOVaUL3pA7VSjiGhBqn4CNleW7md7gQisgBtrV7y7iIxlMjMH15U_lQwZOSfqwbRDUAfRktdgYQ/s1600/0322001659.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlyKMuakzpH5nBmN2K0lnTaWqsfX5Q15NWmfCl4KCed9CGRd8Jnqj3aOgnQnMm24iVhOVaUL3pA7VSjiGhBqn4CNleW7md7gQisgBtrV7y7iIxlMjMH15U_lQwZOSfqwbRDUAfRktdgYQ/s320/0322001659.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454172861712127938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The basketball court is still in need of volunteers, and we welcome any adult who has an interest in volunteering with us to contact Julie at ncycdirector@gmail.com or at 756-5087.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">In other exciting news, the High School youth council has been able to finally start the student store! A loan from a youth center board member enabled the students to pick up the items needed to start the store. The student store was an idea the high school youth council started talking about back in the fall, and have spent considerable time preparing for. All students involved with store operation attended a training course, and many of them were involved in the group that determined which items would be sold based on a cost breakdown of the items. I'm very proud of my youth council this year - they've done a great job! Keep up the good work guys!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZmUGItT8UsQZzx8el7AQ4rwlAiucrbFoxPp26yOoZwvRPJ7bZRm6xGlAdmssUnlf7xxIEb7PYssrGielSTItVf6Tmad2H9IYDOYDzTcbuZZZgDFXM3gTOBHB6uKCR_s5ayvpggrauj5t/s1600/0329001557.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZmUGItT8UsQZzx8el7AQ4rwlAiucrbFoxPp26yOoZwvRPJ7bZRm6xGlAdmssUnlf7xxIEb7PYssrGielSTItVf6Tmad2H9IYDOYDzTcbuZZZgDFXM3gTOBHB6uKCR_s5ayvpggrauj5t/s320/0329001557.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454172863043946066" border="0" /></a>Youth Council members Austin and Joe celebrate their official store opening!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_EqTUDv_9_Oe5W5_Ya-YNYAf2HRFeNnl7BMF14m1IzdBKhOzMRcm9qpBl3H1ZkdPcFOfmqrLaTvGJrqCpgyjVgxf8YD978ws0YpHdsrRY2WGQR4UNvN6FqsN6V35XpyMvM0GPaGHmd_k/s1600/0329001558.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_EqTUDv_9_Oe5W5_Ya-YNYAf2HRFeNnl7BMF14m1IzdBKhOzMRcm9qpBl3H1ZkdPcFOfmqrLaTvGJrqCpgyjVgxf8YD978ws0YpHdsrRY2WGQR4UNvN6FqsN6V35XpyMvM0GPaGHmd_k/s320/0329001558.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454172866111446338" border="0" /></a>First sale!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XRouxnM-v7ER4NB_KIIKLZBORqVOv8KYXbpj8-4WSiqcf6FaScHyWkahVtCafenR64Coh7Pxcv4JbDSHaNu-1SzwohWgZdpb9c8Ywgiv0bUhrubiYO8O9rsAfZgMoFk20gNObvzlJd9m/s1600/0329001610.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XRouxnM-v7ER4NB_KIIKLZBORqVOv8KYXbpj8-4WSiqcf6FaScHyWkahVtCafenR64Coh7Pxcv4JbDSHaNu-1SzwohWgZdpb9c8Ywgiv0bUhrubiYO8O9rsAfZgMoFk20gNObvzlJd9m/s320/0329001610.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454172870351145058" border="0" /></a><br />Joe shows off a sampling of our product list!<br /><br /><br /></div>The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-40324258009293598822010-03-29T16:06:00.003-04:002010-03-29T16:24:56.553-04:00Open House - Sat. March 20, 2010The Open House on March 20 was a great success! We had between 70-100 people attending, and had entertainment and refreshments, as well as tours of our building and renovations.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuBb_ilZUR89iMeWz-xwR74VPUWZ1iJxm2fe7mseArRu3CiinW8aQhyEY_qfjiL7XK7xjckUSBDSATfMh_mlHaBfzhVud7VFYVBVNdV1w6AEcmdlpkcS5eTnxOlaDUI7nIdK2aPujOx0j/s1600/0322001511.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuBb_ilZUR89iMeWz-xwR74VPUWZ1iJxm2fe7mseArRu3CiinW8aQhyEY_qfjiL7XK7xjckUSBDSATfMh_mlHaBfzhVud7VFYVBVNdV1w6AEcmdlpkcS5eTnxOlaDUI7nIdK2aPujOx0j/s320/0322001511.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454151058349686482" border="0" /></a><br />Artwork by Kelsey Lauscher<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJziGSRUNCcxdKo6GmDaheAItI6D-nL76Y6xJqckdCktbWl-qpJ3uiqldix_z_8Gi4Db-g43Bw54nCgWSpbJ4VcSXj_DLVQ7uery6sdlOHLjCl5He1OEdM199UFzpQS4sRPEqdVjkTqnCQ/s1600/0322001511a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJziGSRUNCcxdKo6GmDaheAItI6D-nL76Y6xJqckdCktbWl-qpJ3uiqldix_z_8Gi4Db-g43Bw54nCgWSpbJ4VcSXj_DLVQ7uery6sdlOHLjCl5He1OEdM199UFzpQS4sRPEqdVjkTqnCQ/s320/0322001511a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454151068074053506" border="0" /></a>Bulletin Board by Kelsey Lauscher and Mrs. Lauscher<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxXdHN-BaDbL2EYcUyylae70uFXil_7sN7abDh0Pyax0qBLh0NO2QoDLrc14H9tkKmLAVfdBRQMMHvfvFgz6iEmhwMT_S2__YfBg6BcP9JlvACTZcrSEr6Nppc1QxD4VnTQZNEE-qjEF7/s1600/0322001512.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxXdHN-BaDbL2EYcUyylae70uFXil_7sN7abDh0Pyax0qBLh0NO2QoDLrc14H9tkKmLAVfdBRQMMHvfvFgz6iEmhwMT_S2__YfBg6BcP9JlvACTZcrSEr6Nppc1QxD4VnTQZNEE-qjEF7/s320/0322001512.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454151087859222722" border="0" /></a>We presented the Connie Lance Center Service Award to Dr. Corder, Mr. Lowther (our landlord), Connie Lance, and the Erie Community Foundation.<br /><br /><br />Thank you to everyone who attended, made refreshments, helped us clean The Center, and who helped to make this event a reality!<br /><br /></div>The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216780480193285567.post-77639117442832361022010-03-18T16:44:00.003-04:002010-03-18T16:47:31.234-04:00Let There Be LIGHT!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNGJ7I1r4dIG12dENmwrHW020vjko5dc6sPP4u7-gAWafseOkKbx2Ei71wMDg5AxWo_sujL-ly5UkkDJHLJdhIBOHqHsppSDmvVsQjhMj9-WygzG2aYBv7bkqL6vwu1Zx0m1QJ1x-nrGk/s1600-h/0318001441.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNGJ7I1r4dIG12dENmwrHW020vjko5dc6sPP4u7-gAWafseOkKbx2Ei71wMDg5AxWo_sujL-ly5UkkDJHLJdhIBOHqHsppSDmvVsQjhMj9-WygzG2aYBv7bkqL6vwu1Zx0m1QJ1x-nrGk/s320/0318001441.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450077827918768914" border="0" /></a>Byron Gurnee spent a few hours this afternoon running new electric service to our building! We had a dark start to the afternoon, but Byron was able to get us up and running quickly!The Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813268478898224143noreply@blogger.com0