SWFAS to host kids talent show
Southwest Florida Addiction Services is looking for some talented elementary, middle, and high school students to participate in the “Every Child Is a Star Talent Show” in November. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1.
It’s the fourth year SWFAS has coordinated the talent show, which will be Saturday, Nov. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. at First Christian Church at 2061 McGregor Blvd. There are no entry fees and cash prizes will be awarded of $100 for first place each in elementary, middle, and high school categories.
“We are looking for singers, dancers, painters, acrobats, all talented youth,” said Martha del Valle, SWFAS talent show coordinator. “We always hear about the negative doings involving our youth in the community. It’s important for us to promote events that are beneficial to our youth and provide a safe alternative to drugs and violence.”
To be eligible to participate in the talent show, participants must:
n Be between the ages of 6 and 19
n Limit performances to no more than three minutes with no bands allowed;
n Have no more than three people per act;
n Have permission from a parent or guardian to participate.
Send registration informationfor auditions must be received Forms and releases can be found on at www.swfasprevention.org. Print form and return by Friday, Oct.1, to SWFAS, 3763 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901.
SWFAS is the most comprehensive substance abuse treatment and prevention program in Southwest Florida, serving 6,000 people per year from ages 9 to 90. SWFAS offers outpatient and residential programs for both adults and youngsters from seven locations in Lee County and two in Hendry County. In addition, SWFAS provides detoxification services for adults, prevention programming, and an Employee Assistance Program for about 60 Southwest Florida businesses.
Fees are charged on a sliding scale, based on family income. In many cases, private insurance is accepted. SWFAS is a United Way agency.
For more information about the talent show, contact del Valle at 244-4221, or visit www.swfasprevention.org.