RELEASED June 28, 2010

ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HELP KIDS AVOID LEARNING LOSS, BEHAVIORAL RISKS, WEIGHT GAIN

FRESNO, Calif. - Research shows that children who lack access to enriching summer learning activities face a number of behavioral risks, a greater potential for weight gain, and they typically experience learning loss over the summer months. To combat these issues, Fresno organizations are collaborating to offer fun, educational resources to benefit local children and youth.

RELEASED Oct. 12, 2009

FREE CHALK ART COMPETITION FOR CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

CLOVIS, Calif. – A free Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition for high school students will occur at Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis, Calif., on Wed., Oct. 21, from 4-6 p.m. The competition is one of the free activities happening at the larger Lights On Afterschool event.

RELEASED Oct. 9, 2009

MORE THAN 40 VALLEY SCHOOLS WILL TAKE PART IN AFTER‐SCHOOL CELEBRATION

Free Family‐Friendly Event

CLOVIS, Calif. – Hundreds of elementary, middle school and high school students from throughout the Central Valley will participate in the Lights On Afterschool event at the Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis, Calif., on Oct. 21 and 22 from 3- 8:30 p.m.

RELEASED Sept. 16, 2009

FEMALE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR SEPT. 18‐19 AT McLANE HIGH SCHOOL

FRESNO, Calif.—McLane High School will welcome 100 high school females from the Fresno Unified School District, on Sept. 18-19, for a series of unique empowerment workshops designed to help teenage girls from all backgrounds develop a healthier future. The conference, themed “I Matter,” will offer sessions on: nutrition, physical fitness, appearance, and building relationships.

RELEASED July 1, 2009

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER TO CREATE 3-D MASTERPIECE  AT THE FRESNO GRIZZLIES STADIUM, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

FRESNO, Calif. – Mark Wagner, the mastermind behind the Kids’ Chalk Art Project, which set a Guinness World Record in 2008 for the largest chalk drawing, will create a 3-D chalk art masterpiece in Chukchansi Park to commemorate National Summer Learning Day.

RELEASED June 24, 2009

FRESNO CELEBRATES NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING DAY AT THE GRIZZLIES GAME, WED., JULY 8

FRESNO, Calif. – Thousands of students and parents will join the Fresno County Office of Education and Central Unified School District in celebrating National Summer Learning Day at the Fresno Grizzlies game on Wed., July 8 at 6:05 p.m.