Prevention Links will be coordinating the Red Ribbon Drug Prevention 5K and Walk. This event kicks off Red Ribbon Week, aimed at educating youth on the dangers of drugs and encouraging them to live a drug free lifestyle. We expect this event to be exceptional! It will take place on October 21, 2023 at Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ.
OECS was invited to participate in the county wide “What’s My Anti-Drug” poster contest. This contest was open to all Union County 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students were asked to create a poster describing what they choose to do instead of drugs. This can include things such as sports, family, and hobbies. Posters will be judged strictly on originality and creativeness, not on artistic ability.
Also, this year we are giving YOU an opportunity to choose the winner! Three finalists from each grade level will be chosen to participate in an online voting contest that will help determine the winner(s) of each grade level! Starting October 16th, you can access the online voting at www.preventionlinks.org. Poster Contest winners will then be announced at the 25th Annual Union County Red Ribbon Drug Prevention 5K and walk on October 21st. Finalists will receive their gift card prize at the walk during the formal ceremony.