Politically Charged Teens

Can't vote? Don't worry! You can make a difference at any age. Check out these politically charged teens:

Sarah Boltuck at age 17 challenged voter registration in the state of Maryland. With the help of State Senator Jamie Rasking, her dad, and FairVote, she worked so that 17 year olds could vote in the Maryland primary and helped register eligible teens in time for the primary.

Matt Vaughn, age 19, organized call-ins to each of the presidental primary campaigns this year. He made history by getting all of the candidates to go on record with their plans to fight global poverty and disease.

Kianna Reese, age 19, is a Presidential Campaign voluteer for Obama. She made hundreds of phone calls, managed volunteers, visited high schools and college campuses to get Obama's message out.

Beach Band Blowout

Check out the latest photos from this weekend's event.

Real Teens Talk about Policitics

Check out this video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl6N5A_ZfU4

Horror Movie Night for Teens

Join us for a scary flick, food and fun! Call for movie title.
Ages 13 - 18
Monday, October 13, 6 – 8 p.m., Bayside, 385-2680
Registration begins September 22.

Teens, Video Games and Civics

A new study released yesterday by the Pew Internet and American Life Project says all almost all American teens play computer, console or cell phone games. Gaming for them is a rich and varied experience. Gaming is a social experience for most teens. Teen gamers tend to incorporate many aspects of civic and political life; they go online for information about politics, raise money for charity and get involved.

Read the report at http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/263/report_display.asp

McCain - Obama Debates

Here is still more to talk about. McCain and Obama will go head to head in September and October with further debates. There is a link for ticketing information next to each debate; seating is extremely limited at each event and mostly reserved for the university students.

September 26, 2008: Presidential debate with domestic policy focus, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (Tickets)
October 2, 2008: Vice Presidential debate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO (Tickets)October 7, 2008: Presidential debate in a town hall format, Belmont University, Nashville, TN (Tickets)
October 15, 2008:Presidential debate with foreign policy focus, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY (Tickets)

Beach Band Blowout

Sunday, Sept. 28, noon – 6 p.m.
14th Street Stage - Neptune Festival

Awesome local teen bands, fun and sun! Don't miss Virginia Beach Public Library’s 4th annual kick-off for "Teen Read Month."

Come ready to rock out and show your support!

Check out the band Schedule:

Time Group
12:15 to 1 p.m. BIP the Impossible Purple Monster
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Foul Weather Jack
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bimini Road
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Crescent Wave
5 - 6 p.m. Eclectic

For more information, contact Teen Read Month at (757) 385-0150.