Events come in all shapes and sizes. Celebrations might include an open house, breakfast summit for local leaders, student performance, candlelight vigil, or as simple as getting support for your petition. Pick something that works for your community and program.
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Case Study: Battle of the Bands draws media and local officials
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Case Study: Committee connects to business for support
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Case Study: Strengthening ties to stakeholders
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Case Study: The community comes together to light up the sky
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Case Study: A 'Day in the Life' event forges new relationships with media and policy makers
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Case Study: Open house impresses local leaders & boosts staff
Case Study: Creative program inspires policy maker support
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Case Study: Cultural event opens door to new contribution
Case Study: Sponsor recognition expands existing sponsorships & recruits new funders
Case Study: Working with local restaurants to forge creative partnerships in smaller and rural communities
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Youth Development Coalition of Lincoln County
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Youngstown City School District
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YMCA of Class and Clay Counties
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Rally and reception at the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance
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Western High School
OR
Wattles Boys & Girls Club
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Warren Elementary School
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Flying High with Hot Air Balloons
NC
Wade Edwards Foundation
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The Force is Strong in Afterschool
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Valentine Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
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Math Spooktacular and Science Expo with Policymakers
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TOUCH Tulsa
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Tinker AFB Youth Programs
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Tazewell County Health Department
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Lights On Afterschool Science Fair
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Springboard Education in America
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Spark Afterschool
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Southern Queens Park Association
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South East Educational Cooperative
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Family Games and Dinner for Worldwide Day of Play
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Games, Arts, and Sports with Local Business Support
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Pumpkin Throw and Soccer Stardom at Lights On
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Youth Talent Show & Healthy Living Expo
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Rio Grande Educational Collaborative
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The Physics of Mini-Golf
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Project SUCCEED
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Park Avenue Kids After School Program
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Exploring STEM & Career Paths
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Operation Shoestring
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OneCommunity
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Dance, Robotics, and Golf with Local Reps
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North Little Rock Parks and Recreation
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Community Expo Features Health, Education Resouces
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STEAM Glow in the Dark Celebration
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Open House with a Health Focus
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Neighborhood Houses
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Lights On Kicks Off a Conference
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Mountain Home AFB Youth Programs
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Missouri River Educational Cooperative
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Millville Public Schools
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Zombie Walk and Pumpkin Carving with Local Reps
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Electricifying STEM Carnival
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Open House & Youth Demo at Air Force Base
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Talent Show and Harvest Festival
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Libby Elementary School
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Live Healthy Gwinnett & Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation
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Case Study: Celebration led by youth honors a friend of afterschool
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Jeannette City School District
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Itasca Area Community Education
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Lights On Afterschool Indianapolis
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Skatepark Physics and More at State Museum
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Idaho Afterschool Network
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Griffin Center
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Rally at Courthouse with Police Dept, Mayor and Program Partners
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Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association
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Glen Iris Elementary
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Glassboro Child Development Centers
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Fisherman's Net Youth Program
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First United Methodist Church Children's Enrichment Center
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Farmington Public Library
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Youth Run for Afterschool
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Students Lead US Senator on Program Tour
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Youth and Parents Share "Why Afterschool Matters to Me"
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Every Child Matters
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Spooky STEM Open Houses at Four Sites
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Eldon LEAP
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Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club
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Eden Valley-Watkins L.E.A.D
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawk-Houston
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Donahue Elementary Edge Afterschool Program - Coat Drive
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Open House & Science Demos with Local Leaders
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Collective for Youth
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Aeronautics Open House
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City of Tempe: Kid Zone Enrichment Program
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Child Center of NY
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Child Center of New York
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Celebration of National Youth Science Day Features Mayor & Fab Lab
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Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation,
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Capital City 21st Century Community Learning Center
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Partnership Brings 'Mad Science' to Afterschool Kids
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An Evening with the Candidates
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Getting Active for Lights On Afterschool
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Magic Valley
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi
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Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Montana
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Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion, and Polk Counties
Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County
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Boys & Girls Club of Hawk-Houston
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Local and Federal Representatives at Open House
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Boys & Girls Club of East Los Angeles
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Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
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Rocket Science at Lights On Afterschool
MO
Bowling Green 21st CCLC Afterschool Program
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Kids Explore Science Center
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Bergen Family Center
MN
Project STEM: From Nano Puppets to A Blue Tongued Skink
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Beale Youth Programs
NY
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Students & Scientists Take Turns Showcasing STEM
LA
Community Partners Throw Health Carnival
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Jiggle Jelly at Science Museum
Carnival Highlights Need for Afterschool Funds
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After-School All-Stars New York/New Jersey
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After-School All-Stars New York/New Jersey
IL
After-School All-Stars Chicago
NY
After School Network of West New York
OH
Action for Children
WI
Making Magic with Arts and STEM
AL
Youth and Parents Celebrate A.P.P.L.E. Program Fall Festival
ID
4-H Afterschool
IL
17th Street Corridor Neighborhood Association
Halloween Themed Event Involves Leaders and Donors
Potato Power Turns Lights On Afterschool
Petition, Poetry & Art for Lights On Afterschool
Glow Stick Lighting for Afterschool
IA
Celebrations Across State Unite on Twitter
Hands On Newsroom Experience for Youth
A Focus on Bullying Prevention & Education
AZ
Afterschool Medley: Talent Showcase, Art, Robotics Demo & Tutoring
AZ
Family Fun Night with 'Trunk or Treat'
AZ
Parks & Rec 'Around the World' Expo Draws 2,000 Guests
AZ
Open House with Superintendent
Talent Show and Harvest Festival
AK
Fall Festival Presents Afterschool Program to Community
CA
American Ninja Warrior Features Student-Designed Courses, Local Leaders
CA
Auto Company Brings Race Car Drivers to Talk Careers & Car Safety with Middle School Youth
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