Community Empowerment For Teens

This looks like a good program for getting area youth motivated towards something positive. If you know anyone that might be interested, be sure to forward this on to them. Registration is required. It's this Thursday at the Charles Houston Rec Center (From AlexandriaNews.org):

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The Departments of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities and Human Services invite teens and young adults to the 2009 Community Empowerment Session, Thursday, July 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. This Mini-Conference is designed to equip older teens and young adults, ages 15-24, with the tools needed to take control of their lives. This conference features Guest Speakers, Workshops, Mini-Job Fair, Food, Guest DJ, Fun, Late Night Basketball and More!

The 2009 Community Empowerment Session is cosponsored by Concerned Citizens & City of Alexandria. For additional information and to register, call 703.838.0990.