January 4, 2010

Children to shine at Youth on Parade Variety Show


The Quad City Optimist Club in Rock Island, Illinois has changed one of their major fundraisers this year.  They used to hold a basketball tournament, but instead will sponsor Optimists Youth on Parade to allow area youth groups the opportunity to shine. 

Young entertainers will perform this Saturday, Jan. 9, 2:30 p.m.,  at Augustana College's Pepsico Recreation Center, 1025 30th St., Rock Island. The Metropolitan Youth Youth Drill Team, Pleasant Valley Sparkles cheerleading squad and several other dancers and musicians will perform. Admission will be free for children and a donation will be required of adults.

According to Optimist Club member Rod Behr, the activity is a way to highlight Optimist International's motto Friend of Youth.  To learn more, please contact Rod Behr at (563) 359-5169. 

Shown here are the Pleasant Valley Sparkles, the Spartan Cheerleading squad that earned national attention for adding special needs students to their varsity cheerleading line. 

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