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YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
<br /> CELEBRATES TWO YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
<br /> The Youth Advisory Board serves as a link between the City Council and the youth of Louisville to identify
<br /> issues pertaining to youth, communicate the concerns of youth, and suggest possible actions to be taken.
<br /> The Board works with the City Council by suggesting items for the Council agenda, proposing city programs,
<br /> activities, ordinances, or amendments, and lobbying for youth interests. In addition, the board takes on projects to
<br /> create a better community and to promote a positive youth image.
<br /> The Board consists of one student from each grade, 5-12, from each school in Louisville. Board members must
<br /> be Louisville residents and are appointed by their respective schools. Each member serves a two-year term. If
<br /> seats are not filled by the schools, member-at-large positions may be created. Members-at-large serve one-year
<br /> terms.
<br /> Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month during the school year in City Hall, 749 Main Street, from
<br /> 7:30-8:30 PM. The meetings are broadcast on cable channel 8. The board may schedule additional meetings as
<br /> needed.
<br /> The 2003-2004 Board members were a highly motivated group of individuals. They launched the "Have You
<br /> Given Your Hour" campaign to encourage youth to volunteer one hour each month to make a difference in the
<br /> world. Board members volunteered their time to collect food for Community Food Share, visit residents at
<br /> Wellspring, decorate lunch bags for Meals on Wheels, and help with a variety of community special events.
<br /> The 2004-2005 Board will take the reins in September and will attend a retreat during the fall in Estes Park
<br /> with other youth boards from around Colorado to learn leadership skills, network, and set goals for the upcoming
<br /> year.
<br /> For more information about the Youth Advisory Board, please contact Mandy Perera at 303.335.4902 or
<br /> balzara@ci.louisville.co.us.
<br /> EARLY LEARNING FOR PRE-K CHILDREN NEW POLICE AND MUNICIPAL
<br /> AT THE RECREATION CENTER COURT BUILDING NOW OPEN
<br /> Is your preschooler ready to embark on a road full of fun TO SERVE THE PUBLIC
<br /> and learning?Building Blocks and Stepping Stones are safe, fun,
<br /> and nurturing classes for children to play,learn,grow,and socialize e new Police and Municipal Court
<br /> at their own pace. The programs are state licensed and designed to Building, located at the southeast
<br /> meet the academic, social, and physical needs of youngsters by
<br /> providing a stimulating, safe and healthy,part-day preschool corner of McCaslin Boulevard and Via
<br /> environment. Appia at 992 Via Appia is now open to
<br /> Learning is fostered through play and builds a firm foundation serve the public.
<br /> for the future. Small classes promote the development of social, The building was dedicated on July 24
<br /> emotional, fine, and gross motor skills as well as cognitive and
<br /> language development.This positive atmosphere increases self- with a reception and open house.
<br /> esteem, creativity,risk taking,and problem solving abilities and The building houses the police operations
<br /> encourages the development of new ideas and learning.We have and administrative offices as
<br /> talented and caring teachers,small class sizes,and great prices! .--,r::,.
<br /> Building Blocks(child must be at least 3years old by September well as the municipal court "iffilgamititleti
<br /> 30, 2004) Meets Mondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays, 11:15 AM— offices, including the offices
<br /> 1:15 PM, September 8—May 27. of the judge and court clerk,
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<br /> tepping Stones (for children ages 4 or 5 years old by September as well as the courtroom.
<br /> 30, 2004) Meets Mondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays, 11:30 AM— I POLECE I
<br /> 2:15 PM, September 8—May 27. Phone numbers for these Co5cr.do
<br /> For more information, please contact Mandy Perera at offices have not changed.
<br /> 303.335.4902 or balzara @ci.louisville.co.us.
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