NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 9th To register, email your name, job title, and organization to [email protected]. Thanks to the partnership of 16 local organizations and community groups, a free public summit addressing, “Marijuana, Youth, & Our Community”. The seven panelists who will be featured at this event all come from unique fields of influence surrounding …
On Friday, November 30 nearly 100 high school students came together to discuss the negative impact of the commercialization of marijuana in the state of Illinois. Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim offered opening remarks, followed by Kelly Krenzer, who shared her story of the loss of her 20 year old son to an intoxicated driver. …
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The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of unused or expired prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. (See full KAMEG Press Release) KAMEG Director Chris Koerner stated, “The program is a success in our area due to …
Featuring new high-energy activities as well as well loved classics, the Family Fun-a-thon returns to Olivet Nazarene University’s Perry Center on Sunday, February 11th. Register online for Dodgeball and Stuff & Fluff BEFORE February 2nd!
The Pledge for Life Partnership hosted a Faith Summit Town Hall Meeting on Youth Substance Abuse. This event was open to faith leaders, clergy, youth ministers, parents, educators and community members. Summit Objectives: Address “Why is it important for faith leaders to communicate to parents and youth about substance abuse prevention?” Present the local data …