The Greater Houston Lights On Alliance hosts a breakfast on Oct. 18 at 7:30 a.m. at the Hotel Derek, 2525 West Loop South. The 13th annual event is a celebration of the importance of after-school programs in Houston and follows a national movement to call attention to importance of after-school education.
Keynote speaker is Council Member C.O. “Brad” Bradford. Khambrel Marshall of KPRC Channel 2 is the emcee, with special guest Dr. Peter A. Witt, Texas A&M University. Cost is $40 and includes parking.
To register, go online to wms.hcde-texas.org. For information, call (713) 696-1331 or email: lightsonafterschool@hcde-texas.org.
The Alliance includes the following members: Harris County Department of Education’s Cooperative for After-School Enrichment; the Houston Parks & Recreation Department and the After-School Achievement Program; The YMCA of Greater Houston; the South East Texas After-School Association (SETAA); Citizen Schools; Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston; Houston Independent School District; and Fort Bend Independent School District’s Extended Day Program.
