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Lincoln D.A.R.E. ends its program
year with a graduation pizza party at the rec
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 [May 18, 2019]
LINCOLN
On Friday, fifth and sixth grade students from Lincoln schools
enjoyed a day of play as a reward for work completed in the Lincoln
D.A.R.E. program at school.
Approximately 350 students attended this year's D.A.R.E. graduation
pizza party at the Lincoln Park District Recreational Center where
they consumed more than 100 pizzas.
The day included the pizza of course, but also fun and games on the
indoor tennis courts. Students also had the opportunity to sing
karaoke and or dance, play volleyball or basketball, or just hang
out in groups with their friends.
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Students complete a two-week Monday through Friday classroom period with the
D.A.R.E instructors learning about living a substance-free life and also the
program touches on other safety issues. In addition to talking about the harms
of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, the program is also expanding to discuss the
practice of vaping or 'juling.'
Each year the Lincoln D.A.R.E. program hosts a golf outing fundraiser to gather
funds to sponsor events such as this, the money also helps with learning
materials and incentives for the kids. The 2019 D.A.R.E. golf outing will be
held on June 14th at the Lincoln Elks.
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