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The 9th Annual Youth Town Hall provides opportunity for teens to talk and share ideas.
The 9th Annual Youth Town Hall provides opportunity for teens to talk and share ideas.
Happy Valley Teens Convene Tonight for 9th Annual Youth Town Hall (Photo) - 11/14/18

Held at City Hall, the Happy Valley Youth Council’s 9th Annual Youth Town Hall is a special event that invites teens from the Happy Valley and Clackamas areas to connect and share concerns. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, the participating teens voice their ideas and develop solutions to issues that are especially meaningful to them. Topics have often included issues related to safety, health and initiatives the teens would like to see established in their community.

 

The Happy Valley Youth Council was established in 2010 and serves as the City’s platform for bringing to light the voice of the area’s youth. Comprised of 12 council members, the Happy Valley Youth Council provides dynamic leadership and has pioneered such integral programs as an annual prescription drug take back event, teen driver safety awareness, and educational opportunities related to mental health.

 

The Youth Town Hall is free to participants and all local high school students are encouraged to attend. Happy Valley resident and business owner, Eric Post, will moderate this year’s activities. Students will have the opportunity to get to know fellow teen citizens and engage in both large and small groups.

 

The City of Happy Valley prides itself on the ability to offer purposeful and thoughtful ways for the youth of the area to be involved in the community and government happenings.

 

“This event is a time for kids to get together, share ideas and talk about issues they see or feel are affecting their teen community.  With the only adult in the room being the moderator, these teens tend to truly open up and feel safe amongst their peers.” – Stephani Hern, City of Happy Valley Community Involvement Specialist and Youth Council advisor

 

While registration for the event is closed, if any additional Happy Valley/Clackamas area teens would still like to attend tonight’s event, they are encouraged to contact Stephani Hern at 503-783-3819. Happy Valley City Hall is located at 16000 SE Misty Drive, Happy Valley, Oregon 97086.

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