Teen Center Opens at Sewickley Valley YMCA
The new multipurpose center opens Thursday with a grand celebration.
There was plenty of fanfare after school Thursday when the long-awaited youth and teen center opened for play at the Sewickley Valley YMCA. “I love it,” said Jared Meanor, 13, who played a round of billiards with friends. “I haven’t been anywhere else.” Festivities at the grand opening included the middle school juggling club, the swim team, and the 5210 Club, a program designed to keep children active. About 25 to 30 students typically attend daily, but adult volunteers found themselves managing an overflow of youth as the fun attracted 70 kids outside the YMCA. About 80 children were served a special meal of roast beef, mac and cheese, and fruit fed as part of the festivities, officials estimated. Trish Hooper, chief executive officer, …
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