This year the Lopez Children’s Center will celebrate its 10th Birthday!

Although our Lopez Cooperative Preschool has been operating for over 30 years, our PAL (Play & Learn) Program wasn’t created until 10 years ago.

This program serves children too young to attend pre-school, as well as providing before- and after-care for preschoolers and school-agers.

To serve children ages two through six, the Lopez Children’s Center was formed; land was provided, funds were raised, and a beautiful building was constructed to take care of children in our Lopez Community and visitors to our island.

United Way has been there for us providing grant and scholarship money to help with our budgetary shortfalls. We are grateful to have the continuing support of this valuable service organization. As a community, it is important to give generously to the United Way because it helps so many organizations.

The United Way’s Day of Caring 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14. Please consider joining the half-day work party to benefit our community.

Carole White

Lopez