Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart is inviting middle and high school students to attend the second annual youth block party Buckets and Beats on Sept. 27.
Hosted by Stewart and the Silver Spring Regional Services Office, the block party will include activities such as a soccer skills station, several arts activities and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
Let the countdown begin! Join us at Buckets and Beats on Friday for the fun and festivities! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/F2EqRSoBWv
— Councilmember Kate Stewart (she/her) (@cmkatestewart) September 24, 2024
According to a press release, Montgomery County Recreation will host the basketball tournament sponsored by Jason Miskiri, a former professional NBA player and local restaurateur. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) middle and high school students between 11 and 18 can sign up here to participate in the basketball tournament.
Along with the activities, there will be a live DJ and free food for the youth attendees.
Stewart, representing Silver Spring, said, “I’m thrilled for the second annual Buckets and Beats: The Silver Spring Youth Block Party. We need to increase positive youth engagement in our community, and I’m so grateful for our public and private partners for helping to make this event happen. Silver Spring has so much to offer, and this event is a great opportunity for our young people to come out and have fun, and at the same time, plug into resources and programs.”
County Executive Marc Elrich said, “Events like the Buckets and Beats Youth Block Party are a great way to bring our community together and provide positive, safe spaces for young people to connect. It’s important that we continue to create opportunities where our youth can have fun, engage in activities they enjoy, and access resources that can help them succeed. I want to thank County Council Vice President Stewart and all our partners for making this event possible. I encourage our students and families to come out, enjoy the event, and be part of the vibrant Silver Spring community.”
MCPS will have an early release day on Sept. 27. The event is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring.
