THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, October 19, 1995 TAG: 9510190353
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B7 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: COMMUNITY BRIEFS
DATELINE: NORFOLK LENGTH: Short : 35 lines
The city and its Police Assisted Community Enforcement (PACE) forces are joining to sponsor Red Ribbon Week. Beginning Friday and running through the next Friday, residents are encouraged to wear a red ribbon as a symbol of commitment to a drug-free Norfolk.
Red ribbon events include:
Youth Against Drugs March: At 5 p.m. Friday, hundreds of youths will participate in the march through downtown, gathering at Nauticus and marching down Main Street to City Hall for a rally. Beginning at 9, an all-night Youth Lock-In will be held at Colonial Boys and Girls Club, featuring anti-drug speakers, a swimming meet and dance.
Red ribbon distribution: At 1 p.m. Saturday, red ribbons will be distributed at the Military Circle Extravaganza. Entertainment will be presented by Norfolk children.
Candlelight March and Rally for Unity, Hope and Progress: At 6:30 p.m. Monday, the march and rally will be held at Norfolk State University, with participants gathering at Brown Hall.
In addition, all five high schools have planned activities, and Norfolk Parks and Recreation is featuring children's art displays in public buildings.
For details or for red ribbons to give away, call Marty Raiss at 664-4266. by CNB