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Thursday, August 07, 2008
For Immediate Release
Leisure Services
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Contact: Margaret Kurtz
Telephone: 229-6993
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The city of Las Vegas plans to raise hoopla about community peace at a World Hoop Day celebration on Friday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fremont Middle School, located at 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. Everyone is invited. The free event is scheduled to coincide with the World Hoop Day celebration held internationally to promote world peace. Participants will be treated to Hula Hoops, popcorn, cotton candy, freeze pops and drinks while supplies last. There will be information about world/community peace and other activities such as juggling, mural painting and more. For more information on the local celebration, call the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services Outreach Services office at 229-2158.
This event is a partnership between Fremont Middle School, the city of Las Vegas Batteries Included youth initiative and community partners including: Safe Nest, The Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada, the Nevada Youth Alliance, Operation Lasting Peace, the Southern Nevada Community Gang Task Force, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Goshen Community Coalition, Silver State Jr. Civitan Club, Univision Radio and many more exhibitors that promote peace or help young people in our community. For more information on World Hoop Day, go online to http://www.worldhoopday.com/  .
The city of Las Vegas' Batteries Included youth initiative is a comprehensive plan of action with opportunities and support systems to prepare Las Vegas youth for a successful future. Batteries Included is expanding partnerships between the city of Las Vegas and community organizations with the collective commitment and resources to develop new learning opportunities for youth and their families. Batteries Included focuses on health, safety, education and leadership so Las Vegas youth will be prepared for success in a diverse economy and community. To learn more about what opportunities are available, visit the city of Las Vegas Web site at www.lasvegasnevada.gov.
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