Students in Riviera Beach will have an opportunity to attend plays, concerts and other cultural activities, thanks to a recreation assistance program (RAP) contribution by Commissioner Addie Greene. She provided $20,000 from her District 7 discretionary fund for the Cultural Diversity Program at the Mount Olive Community Outreach Center in Riviera Beach.

The program introduces school-age youngsters to cultural arts and live performances at venues such as the Kravis Center, the Duncan Theater, the Jenkins House and local public libraries.

“Many of these youngsters would never have the chance to see a live show or visit a museum or art gallery, if it weren’t for the Cultural Diversity Program,” said Commissioner Greene. “It has been hugely successful in Delray Beach, and I am very happy to assist them in starting one in North County.”

The Mount Olive Community Outreach Center provides tutoring classes in math, algebra and science that help prepare students for FCAT and SAT tests. Group tours of college campus are arranged for high school seniors to help them with the selection process. There are also youth athletic programs such as softball, basketball, tennis and track. Activities are held at various locations, including the Wells Recreation Center, the Dan Calloway Complex and Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. The Outreach Center serves some 5,000 students from diverse ethnic groups in and around Riviera Beach, including those attending Mary McCloud, Bethune, West Riviera, Lincoln and Washington elementary schools, JFK Middle School and Suncoast High School.

For information, call: Mark Esterly, 355-1108

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