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The Summer Lunch Program is back again this year! The first day is Tuesday, May 30, and the program will continue Monday through Friday of each week from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and end on July 28 (closed July 4). Any Putnam County child age 4-17 is welcome to come to the TNT Center, located at the 706 Pine Avenue Police Substation. Free lunches and activities are provided each day.
C.J. Gerndt, our AmeriCorps volunteer, will be there daily beginning at 10 a.m. Numerous area churches and community organizations will provide fun activities and fellowship programs to the kids. Lunch is served from 12-1 p.m. You do not have to be a HRS resident, and you do not have to attend every day. If you have questions, please call Kathy at (931) 526- 9793, ext. 212. ext. 212.
TNT Youth are having a great time at the afterschool program. With the help of Ellen from Sun, Seed & Soil, they recently planted flowers, fruit bushes and vegetables in front of the TNT building. The youth plan to eat what they grow during the after-school and summer programs.
TNT, designed for youth in grades 5-12 who live in or around HRS in Cookeville, provides something for all teens. We have computers, tutors, games, outdoor equipment, musical instruments, science fun and so much more. TNT also prepares youth for future employment or higher education. To be part of TNT, young people complete an application and an interview and follow program guidelines. If you would like more information about this or any of our youth programs, please call Shaquawana at (931) 526-9793, ext. 213, or email swester@highlandsrs.com.
Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville is once again offering free camps for kid’s ages 9-11. Applications are available now at the HRS main office. Transportation is provided.
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