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Residents propose summer basketball league; nonprofit outlines youth summer programs and April 19 community event
Summary
Ralph Dorsey proposed a July–August summer basketball league at Seventh Street Recreation Center targeting about 300 youth; 4 Circles Beyond (Victor Cabral) introduced free Chester youth programming and a ‘Rest is Resistance’ community event on April 19 at Chester Friends Meeting.
Two presentations during public-comment and presentation segments of the April 9 Chester council meeting outlined new and returning youth programs for the summer.
Ralph Dorsey proposed restarting a summer basketball league at the Seventh Street Recreation Center, timed to begin July 7 and run Monday through Thursday during “at-risk” evening hours (approximately 5–8 p.m.). Dorsey said he anticipates eight teams per division and estimated the program could include nearly 300 children. He proposed a $50 registration fee per child and said he is seeking donations and city support; he also said he has…
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