from the office of Dr. Paul G. Young, Executive Director

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This weekly update is distributed via email to the WASC Board of Directors & Staff, Volunteers, School Staffs, Parents, State and National Afterschool Advocates, Providers, and Community Leaders

Scrapbooking Saturday April 12, 2008 Liberty Center-Lancaster 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost $25.00, limited to first 50 to sign up		Your day includes: • Twelve hours of scrapbooking fun • Lunch & beverages • Welcome gifts, door prizes & a chance to win a grand prize • Access to Creative Memories tools and products (10% of all sales goes to United Way) • Beginner hands on sessions conducted by Creative Memories Consultants at 10:00 & 2:00 • Breakout sessions on make and take items CALL 653-0643 BY APRIL 10 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT   See attached for additional details.  Call the United Way office for reservations or email sorlando@uwayfairfieldco.org
FAMILY FESTIVAL EVENT COMING SOON Matt Jergens Comedy and Juggling Show.		Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 4:00 pm The West After School Center will host the Matt Jergens Comedy and Juggling Show. All families are invited to this FREE event. The Family Festival is sponsored by The Recovery Center & Kaleidoscope Entertainment.   To learn about Matt Jergens and see a short video, visit: http://www.mattjergens.com/
The WASC Youth Media Program Follow the progress of this weekly program by reading the blog at: http://westafterschoolcenter.wordpress.com/
Floor Replacement Project Starting Monday, March 31, 2008, the WASC will have a new floor in our multipurpose room. We thank the Board of Directors for their vision and support of this project which will allow for better care and maintenance for many years. Pictured is the work crew from Forever Floors tearing out carpet and laying floor tile. Thanks also to Angela Keller, our staff and students, for their good work, and our partners from Head Start for their patience with this project this entire week.
April 2 is Kick Butts Day Help Us Stomp Out Teen Smoking in Lancaster					Join us the week after spring break as we join the national campaign for tobacco-free kids
Cinderella’s Closet A dream is a wish your heart makes. To all girls 8th – 12th grades dreaming of going to the dance/prom.  Thru volunteers and community support we are able to invite you to come to Cinderella’s Closet and shop for your prom/dance dress.  We will have dresses, shoes, & accessories available free of charge.	Friday, April 11 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Saturday, April 12 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Stanbery Cafeteria 345 East Mulberry St. Lancaster				The Closet is open to all girls, 8th-12th, attending a Fairfield County school. We do ask that each girl bring only one other person with them due to space.  All items will be distributed free of charge on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Dawson at 681-9503, ldawson6@columbus.rr.com, or Kelly Brown 654-0768, lkbrown@columbus.rr.com.
Get to Know a WASC Volunteer				My association with the WASC is: volunteer tutor How Long?  first year I was born in: Columbus I have attended school at: Lancaster High School, USAF, CCAX, Black Hills State University, SD. My childhood ambition was to be a: doctor My job is: an appliance repair technician My favorite place I have visited outside of Lancaster is: Europe, because it was very interesting My favorite subject in school was: science My favorite restaurant is: Texas Roadhouse My favorite TV show is:  Discovery My favorite style of music is: acoustic Americana My favorite movie is: August Rush I relax by: playing music. I'm a singer/songwriter presently in 2 bands. My "tip" for good health is: don't eat after 7 p.m. - ever! My "tip" for success and doing well in school is: pay attention to your teachers, listen, review, ask questions.
DOUG WENGER