Community Fall Fest: 2001 was the first year for this event. It was held in the fall at West Burlington Arnold High School. This event gave families the chance to spend an afternoon together doing various activities. There is also entertainment and food for all to enjoy. This event is also an opportunity for parents and children to learn about the 40 Assets and healthy lifestyles. There were over 1,200 community members in attendance at this annual event in 2003 which continues to grow.
Rockin’ Safe Eve December 31, 2009 is from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Fireworks at 8:45 PM. This annual event occurs on New Year Eve at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium This event allows families the opportunity to ring in the New Year together in a safe and fun environment. There were over 1100 community members at this event in 2003.
Teddy Bear and Friends Gentle Day in the Park, June 27,2009 at Skatehouse on Lake Starker 12:00-4:00PM: This annual event occurs to create a drug-free, healthy atmosphere for family entertainment. There are activities for the entire family to enjoy from young to old. In 2004, the Teddy Bear Picnic served 2,000 people of all ages.
GRADE A PLUS has offered a variety of services for the community in the past and look forward to expanding these services in the years to come. Below is a brief listing stating some of the various services that have been provided by GRADE A PLUS.
The services listed are tangible and actual events provided by GRADE A PLUS. The heart of the program and the purpose behind the events is to have the concept of a healthy lifestyle infiltrated through the community in which we reside. The overall goal of GRADE A PLUS is to have people leading a healthy lifestyle and promoting it through their every day life.
Red Ribbon Week October 23 to 31:GRADE A PLUS is the organizing force behind the community events that take place during this nationally recognized week. Through Red Ribbon Week community members of all ages work together to promote a drug-free lifestyle. This message reaches every student in schools throughout Des Moines County.
GRADE A PLUS A United Way participating agency.
GRADE A PLUS Programs
P.0. Box 581, West Burlington, Iowa 52655 (319-752-6027)
Office hours 8:00 to 4:30 Monday thru Friday
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Death By Chocolate, February 6 2010, starts at 7:00 PM, The Drake in Burlington,Admission Twenty Dollars.
includes a chocolate buffet, wine tasting and coffee bar as well as a silent auction. This is the Biggest fundraising for GRADE A PLUS., Thank you for your support.
Winner of the Teddy Bear
Mariah Gibbons -age9
2009
The Teddy Bear March
Surgeons On Duty Repairing
Teddy Bears
Jump for Fun and
Face Painting
Canoeing
Join us next year for more fun and activities.
Hope to see you there.
This is just a few fun activities that we had in 2009.
Red Ribbon Kick Off
BHS Band at Grimes
Turlips in Bloom,
Planted at Grimes Ele. School
Reading of Proclamation for Red Ribbon week
Red Ribbon Kick off at Grimes Elm. School
Red Ribbon Week
Students Art work.
Held at Greenway Apt.
Making New Year's Hats and Masks
Jump for Fun and Carnival Games
Bingo
Basket Auction
Table full of Chocolate
Tables of Fun
A wonderful way to start the New Year, Bring Family and Friends.
For the Chocolate Lover in all of us.
Literature on the 40 Assets, drug and alcohol use/abuse
Speakers Bureau
Participation in community parades and events that promote a healthy lifestyle
Certification of SAFE Community
State recognition of being a "Healthy Youth Healthy Community" County
A wonderful way to bring Neighbors and Friends to gather.
To work for a Drug Free America
Community Drug-Free, Healthy Atomsphere for Families
