Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club hosts Lights On After School Event

Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club held their Annual Lights on After School Open House celebrating the important role the Club plays in the lives of children and families in the Glen Cove community on Thursday, October 25.

Lights on After School showcases the many programs offered and gives visitors insight into the overall Club experience. This year’s LOA was highlighted by a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Pearson Teen Center honoring David P. Pearson. In addition to the launch of the new teen center, staff and members gave tours of the Club and demonstrated a variety of Club wide activities to attendees, giving visitors a first-hand look at how members engage in the organizations five core program areas revolving around education and career development, the arts, health & lifeskills, character & citizenship and sports & Recreation. More than 200 guests attended this year’s event including youth, parents and board members, as well as Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke. The Club’s Dance Team provided entertainment with a Hip Hope performance to Ciara’s Level Up and while Chef Claire Fastenau, in coordination with Northwell Health, prepared and served lean turkey burgers fresh off the grill with an assortment of healthy accompaniments.

Local businesses and organizations including Glen Cove Police Department with Police Starbucks of Sea Cliff and Glen Cove, Glen Cove Nails, Asian Fusion, Edible Arrangements of Glen Cove, El Tazumal, Glen Cove Deli & Mini Market lent their support by volunteering their time or donating goods and services for raffle prizes. Club parent and New York Life Agent, Carmen Martinez was on hand to offer advice to parents on financial savings and funding for college while Kerry Tooker of Long Island Cares Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank offered tips on healthy eating and food programs.

To learn more about Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club, visit www.glencovebgc.org or call 516-671-8030.