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Teen Summer Reading Program 2010

Posted Monday, August 2nd, 2010

The 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program, “Scare Up a Good Book,” was a big success!  Participants won great weekly prizes for their diligent reading and attended a variety of performances and events, such as Nitro Joe’s Science Show, Serengeti Steve’s Reptile Experience, and scary movie nights. To wrap up the summer, each participant was invited to a party at the new Riverbender Community Center. The teens enjoyed pizza, door prizes, video gaming, a movie, pool tables, ping pong tables, and much more. Continue Reading

Nitro Joe’s Science Show

Posted Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

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Date Change: Nitro Joe’s Science Show will be presented July 7

This Show is a thrilling, fast-paced, high energy science presentation that will dazzle you. Children and adults alike will be amazed by the impressive science experiments in this show. Nitro Joe will use different science experiments that will entertain and excite you. He will be here on July 7, 2010 at 1 p.m.

The Fourth Kind

Posted Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

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Fourth KindThe Alaskan town in this thriller seems like any other small northern city at first glance. But over the last four decades, people have been disappearing, and a government conspiracy might be at the root of the trouble. Here in the multipurpose room back in the KidsSpace July 1, 2010 at 6 p.m.

Serengeti Steve—“The Reptile Experience”

Posted Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

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SSSteve’s fascination with reptiles began when he was a young boy in St. Louis where, at the age of ten, he found a snake in his backyard. His interest eventually grew to include reptiles and arachnids, both of which he studies thoroughly to this day. He has raised and maintained more than 50 species of exotic snakes, lizards, monitors, tarantulas, and scorpions. All of this has since brought about what is now “The Reptile Experience.” He will be here on June 30, 2010, at 1 p.m.

The 2010 Summer Reading Program, “Scare up a Good Book,” kicked off with a bang!

Posted Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Kids from the area came in in droves to register for this year’s program. Lucky teen Rahshida Barnes was chosen to win the $50.00 gift card. Congrats, Rahshida! To register for the program, visit the TeenSpace at Hayner Library Alton Square, or FILL OUT THIS FORM and bring it in.

Teen Movie Night

Posted Monday, May 17th, 2010

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Date Night

Don’t forget, it will be August 25 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Shannon at 618-433-2872.

Date Night is about Phil and Claire Foster, a couple who have been married for several years. Their days consist of taking care of their children and going to work and coming home and going to bed. But they find time to have a date night when they go out and spend some time together. When another couple they know announces that they’re separating because they’re in a rut, Phil feels that he and Claire could be too. So when date night comes, Phil decides to do something different. They go into the city and try to get into a popular new restaurant. But when it’s full, Phil decides to take the reservation of a couple who don’t show up. While they’re having dinner, two men approach and instruct the Fosters to stand up and go with them. Phil and Claire think the men are with the restaurant and want to talk to them about taking someone else’s reservation. But it appears the couple whose reservation they took crossed someone, and the two men work for this person. The men are after something, but whatever it is, Phil and Claire don’t have it.

Teen Advisory Council Meeting

Posted Monday, May 17th, 2010

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Hey, guys, don’t forget about our Teen Advisory Council this Wednesday, August 18, from 4–5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call Shannon at 618-433-2872.

Teenspace Summer Reading Program 2010 “Scare Up a Good Book”

Posted Monday, May 17th, 2010

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Click HERE for a list of all TeenSpace events!

This year teens will be invited to explore the scary side of reading! All participants will have the opportunity to read for some great prizes and attend some awesome events in our new facility. Saturday, June 12, is the Summer Reading Program Kickoff. Come register and have a chance to win a $50 gift card. This all starts at 10 a.m. The program will run approximately 4 weeks. Ages 12–18 welcome to join. Please register for all events at 433-2872.

Your Daily Vote Could Bring $250,000 to Alton!

Posted Monday, May 17th, 2010

We need your help to make Alton a better place.

Pepsi is giving away millions in grants each month to fund great ideas!

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The Riverbender.com Community Center and Senior Services Plus will be shooting for the top two positions of the $250,000 grant. Ss. Peter and Paul Elementary School will be trying for the $25,000 grant. Please do your part in making Alton a better place by voting EVERY DAY!!!

This is a National Competition, so EVERY VOTE, EVERY DAY, is very important. PLEASE encourage your friends, family, and co-workers to help by sending this link (http://www.riverbender.com/vote) to everyone in your address book and all your friends on Facebook.

If you work for a business, school, or other organization that can help us spread the word via marquee posting, payroll stuffer, newsletter, or other creative ideas, please call us at 618-465-9850. We will provide you any help we can so that you can help us help others. Thank you very much for your dedication to this project.

April Mission Recognition

Posted Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

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Sarah Harnetiaux

Sarah held a sock hop for her tenth birthday, January 22, 2010, asking in lieu of gifts for donations to the Make a Wish Foundation in memory of her best friend’s little brother, who passed away two years ago of cancer. She raised $553 for the organization, of which $32 was part of her own money she received for Christmas. She also donated some of her own money to the Red Cross for the Haiti earthquake victims. Sarah is always generous with money she receives to help others. She also enjoys volunteering for her church.

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Julia-May Campbell, Lydia Brandon, Emma Ernst

Julia-May, Lydia, and Emma heard about the earthquake and devastation in Haiti and decided they wanted to help. Their idea was to raise money through the school to assist the victims. They talked to one of the teachers, Mrs. Droste, and the principal, Mrs. Lutle, to see if it was all right. They then called the American Red Cross, Continue Reading