Kent Drug Free Coalition plans town hall meeting Oct. 19

The Kent Drug Free Coalition will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016, at Mill Creek Middle School, 620 Central Ave. N.

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  • Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3:10pm
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Kent Drug Free Coalition plans town hall meeting Oct. 19

The Kent Drug Free Coalition will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016, at Mill Creek Middle School, 620 Central Ave. N.

The meeting is for students in grades 6-12 and parents. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with resource tables and pizza. The presentation runs from 6:20-8 p.m.

You will hear from Kent Police officers and Kent Safety and Security about current drug/alcohol trends, and then you will have a chance to take part in action planning for what we can do as parents, students and community to prevent underage substance use.

To register for the meeting or to find out more information go to kentdfc.com.




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