Kerry teens offered many alternatives to drugs
TEENAGERS in Killarney will be given the low-down on all the activities and sports on offer in the town next week at a special activity information night led by the Killarney Drugs Liaison Committee.
The open night, aimed at parents and teens, will take place at the KDYS Youth Centre next Tuesday, September 25, at 7.30pm.
Speakers at the open night will include community drugs project worker Stigi Stojmanovski, health promotion officer Michelle McSweeney and Seamus Whitty of Kerry Life Education and the key address- es will be followed by an open forum session.
Local groups, promoting a whole range of activities, will be allotted a space to set up promotional stands at the open night, giving teenagers a taste of the sports, musical activities, youth groups and advocacy services that are currently available in the greater Killarney area.
There will be a presentation of certificates to a number of young people who took part in a project to communicate healthy lifestyle options.
“This is an opportunity to view and gather information about the various clubs, organisation and supports that are available for our youth,” said Killarney Drugs Liaison Committee chairman Cllr Tom Doherty.
“We encourage as many people to attend as possible to seek out the positive organisations within our community and to under-stand and be aware of the substance misuse in today’s society,” he added.
The Kingdom newspaper
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