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LEWISTON– The New Lewiston is a term used by the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council to tout all the positive things in Lewiston.
LYAC will highlight the Lewiston of 2017 through a variety of activities at its public education “What Do You Know About Lewiston? Trivia Night” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Lewiston Council Chambers, 27 Pine St.
Believing Lewiston has evolved greatly throughout the years, the event will not just tell attendees Lewiston is a wonderful place but engage them in activities enabling them to learn and experience Lewiston. The event was born out of LYAC’s concern that some individuals, both locally and away, aren’t aware of or have misconceptions about the Lewiston of today.
Through this free highly interactive evening, LYAC hopes to inspire attendees to be cheerleaders for their own city.
LYAC chairwoman Emma Williams notes, “Many people are unaware of all the great things in Lewiston.” LYAC wants community members to be knowledgeable about the progress of their own city, and LYAC member Amino Aden wants people to “make memories in Lewiston.”
LYAC member Hunter Steele, who is excited about all Lewiston has to offer, agrees. “When people look for places to enjoy, Lewiston is a great choice.”
The event will have activities such as “Time for Trivia,” “Categories,” “Hat Talk,” “Evening Out in Lewiston,” “Surprise Pick” and “Open Mic.” Prizes are being lined up for give-aways, to include gift certificates from Ben’s Burritos, The Public Theatre, Sea 40, Italian Bakery, Mother India, Baraka Store and EllieAnna Gift Shop. A surprise grand prize for some lucky attendee will be announced at the close of the evening.
A new eight-minute Lewiston video tour also will be shown, and free “New Lewiston . . . Proud of My City!” wristbands will be given away. LYAC hopes for a great turnout, and LYAC member Isho Mohamed notes, “You just can’t miss it!”
LYAC was established by the Lewiston City Council in 2001, meeting for the first time in 2002. Since then, it is has been recognized locally, at the state level, and at the national level for its innovation and creativity. Additional information about LYAC can be found at www.lewistonmaine.gov/lyac LYAC is funded annually by the Lewiston Firefighters Association.
