Van Buren Youth Initiative

01/05/2026

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12/31/2025

Connect this year! 🎆🎇

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Middle and high school students, need a New Year’s resolution?

Check out some of the amazing classes at South Haven Center for the Arts, Luc's Light Youth Music & Arts Foundation and His Place Outreach Center - Hartford. Take some time this year to learn something new and connect with friends.

12/19/2025

Thank you Simpson United Methodist Church!

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12/17/2025

Mark your calendars- December 30th! This is a great opportunity to check out Luc's Light Youth Music & Arts Foundation and all of the super cool things they have going on!

Join us at Luc’s Light Winter Open House! Community members, supporters, current and prospective students, and families are invited to tour our space, meet our amazing instructors, and learn more about Luc’s Light as we prepare for our Winter Session starting January 6, 2026.

Get a firsthand look at the vibrant, creative environment at Luc’s Light and how our free arts programs—guitar, percussion, voice, dance, theatre, and art—support and empower youth ages 12–20.

Whether you’re already involved, thinking about joining a class, or just curious, we’d love to welcome you, share what we’ve been creating, and connect in person!

Tuesday, December 30th from 6–8 PM
Luc’s Light Youth Music & Arts Foundation
507 W Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Check out our event: Luc's Light Winter Open House

12/10/2025

Stay safe!

❄️Attention, Luc's Light families!❄️Following Paw Paw Public School closures, Luc’s Light classes are canceled for this evening (Wednesday, December 10th.) Stay cozy and safe!

12/09/2025

This is a great opportunity to check out Van Buren Tech!

12/04/2025

Fun activities at His Place Outreach Center - Hartford! Come check it out!

12/03/2025

Attention, Luc’s Light students, families, and friends! Our wonderful art instructor, Ms. Val, and her creative organization, The Starlite Collective, are hosting their annual ART MART this week! It’s a fun, family-friendly event featuring 50+ local artists & makers!

If you’re looking for a festive outing or unique holiday gifts, this is a great way to support Val and her team! 💛🎨✨

Friday, Dec 5: 4–10 PM
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 6–7: 12–8 PM

Park Trades Center
326 W. Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo