Magnolia Unit

Gearing Up For Lights on Afterschool 2010! Children, families, educators, community leaders, policy makers, celebrities and others across the country are making plans to gather in schools, community centers, parks, malls, state capitols and elsewhere on October 21 for the 11th annual Lights on Afterschool. The only nationwide rally for after school programs is organized by the Afterschool Alliance. It is expected to include some 7,500 events across the United States and at U.S. military bases worldwide this year.

The Magnolia and Capitol Units will be joining together to host a Lights on Afterschool Rally. Members from both clubs will gather at the Capitol Unit Boys and Girls Club to partake in the festivities. The event will begin with a prayer led by Bishop Isaiah Williams of the Potters House fellowship Baptist Church, and the releasing of red, white ¸and blue balloons by Commander Jeremiah Jones of the Jackson Police Department. Members will be encouraged through Motivational and Inspirational speeches given by Mayor Harvey Johnson and District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith. Members and visitors will also enjoy praise dancing and musical entertainment performed by members of both clubs.