Live Performances in Court Square to support Unity, Peace, and Change in Springfield


Saturday, June 12th
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Court Square in Downtown Springfield
FREE to the Public
Sponsored by the McKnight Neighborhood Youth Council


Join your friends and neighbors in Court Square for the City of Homes Violence-Free Summer Kickoff 2010! Hear the inspirational stories of three men who turned their lives around: Hericberto Gonzalez, Yusef Id-Deen, and Hamza Ali. There will be live performances by Teatro V!da Youth Performance Ensemble, Maurice "Soul Fighter" Taylor, and Magdalena Gomez. Featuring food, a live DJ, and music. Bring your kids, neighbors and friends! Learn about the many agencies working for positive change in Springfield this summer and how YOU can get involved! For information please visit www.mcknightcouncil.org or email mcknightyouthcouncil@hotmail.com.