U.S. CELLULAR AND MOUNTAINEER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HIGHLIGHT ANTI-BULLYING MONTH THROUGH LOCAL EVENT

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Nationwide Event Focuses On Mentorship, Afterschool Programs

MORGANTOWN, WV  – On Friday, October 23rd, U.S. Cellular, the Mountaineer Boys and Girls Club, Girls on the Run and PopShop invite the community to a free event at the Mountaineer Club site at Woodburn Elementary. The event, called “Lights On Afterschool,” is being hosted locally while being celebrated in other areas across the nation to draw attention to mentorship, afterschool activities and how to stop and prevent bullying during Anti-Bullying Month in October. “At U.S. Cellular, we care about our local communities, and by working with the Boys and Girls Club and these other organizations, we want to help educate families on the local resources and technology tools that can be used to enhance our children’s learning,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South.

WHAT: Morgantown area parents, grandparents and families can learn more about mentorship, afterschool programs and technology at this educational event. WHO: U.S. Cellular, The Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club, Girls on the Run and PopShop invite local residents to attend the “Lights On Afterschool” community event to raise awareness of afterschool programs and highlight anti-bullying strategies.

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 4:30 pm to 7 pm

WHERE: Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club (Woodburn Elementary) 918 Fortney St, Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 292-7510

About U.S. Cellular 
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by a high-quality network in big and small cities and rural communities. Currently, 94 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds, and 98 percent will have access by the end of 2015. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Champion in 2014 for the third time in four years. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
Location: Morgantown, WV, USA

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