Bill Edwards Foundation Hosts BAM! Safety First Festival May 21
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - The BAM! Safety First Festival is coming to the Mahaffey Theater plaza located at 400 1st St S on Tuesday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is presented by the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. "BAM!" stands for Books, Arts, Music, and is a collaboration between the foundation and St. Petersburg Police Department.The event aims to educate children on topics including substance abuse, mental health, wellness and crime prevention. The Lunch & Learn sessions will help support a safer and more informed community."The Class Acts Program has been a pillar of educational enrichment for Tampa Bay's youth for thirty years," said Bill Edwards, Founder & CEO of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. "We're particularly proud to collaborate with the St. Petersburg Police Department, enriching students with additional social-emotional resources to navigate life successfully. This isn't just a field trip; it's an opportunity to empower and inspire beyond classroom walls. Here's to many more years of inspiring our youth through our foundation.""Art education, as a whole, provides priceless insights for students, fostering creativity and inclusiveness," shared Amy Harriett Miller, President of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. "Our tailored activities are designed to cultivate expression, confidence, and critical thinking abilities. Having witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of our foundation's programs, I am committed to empowering students across the Bay area."The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts serves as the support arm for programming at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, the foundation prioritizes culturally enriching experiences. For more information, visit billedwardsfoundationforthearts.org or themahaffey.com.About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a writer and journalist with over 10 years of experience. I write the food and travel blog Carlos Eats (https://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines on numerous topics.The article Bill Edwards Foundation Hosts BAM! Safety First Festival May 21 appeared first on St. Pete, FL Patch.
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