The Blog

From The Blog: 2011

La Plata, MD with Rep. Steny Hoyer!

Milton M. Somers Middls School in La Plata, MD was the destination of the day for the Ask, Listen, Learn team. Congressman Steny Hoyer took the time out of his busy schedule to come down and talk to us and play the game. It’s clear he’s passionate about the issue!...

Read More

Thanks, Tiverton!

We had a great event in Tiverton, RI with Congressman David Cicilline today! He loved his enthusiasm for the message, as well as for the Ask, Listen, Learn game. Not only did a bunch of the kids give the game a try, but so did the congressman! The people of Rhode Island...

Read More

Remmi Smith featured in Oklahoma Magazine

Remmi was interviewed for an article in the June 2011 issue of Oklahoma Magazine. You can check out the online version of “Culinary Luminary, Young Remmi Smith is bringing kids into the kitchen.” Way to go, Remmi!

Read More

It’s Kristine Lilly Day!

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has proclaimed today, Friday, May 20, 2011, Kristine Lilly Day in the city of Boston! As many of you probably know, Lilly is a soccer legend. She was a member of the winning 1999 World Cup US National Team. Later, she became captain of the Boston Breakers,...

Read More

Are you “Fed Up”?

Fed Up Inc. educates kids on body image, self esteem and healthy living to prevent eating disorders.  They are creating social change to be healthier and love our bodies. Based in Los Angeles, their goal is to help educate everyone on how media is created and encourage people to stop comparing...

Read More

Ask Listen Learn in Powell, OH

We had a great event in Ohio yesterday with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. We brought out theAsk, Listen Learn game for the kids at Hyatts Middle School in Powell, OH, and Attorney General DeWine shared his thoughts with the kids, urging them to say ‘YES’ to a healthy lifestyle and...

Read More

Rep. Coble joins Ask Listen Learn in Cameron, NC MAY 9, 2011

Today, U.S. Representative Howard Coble (R-NC) joined the Ask, Listen, Learn program at New Century Middle School in Cameron, NC. Rep. Coble spoke to the kids, persuading them of the benefits to saying ‘YES’ to a healthy lifestyle and ‘NO’ to underage drinking. Afterwards, the kids played the Ask, Listen, Learn Game. Thanks...

Read More

Apolo Ohno: Did you know May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month?

For National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Apolo Ohno wanted to get a quick message out to theAsk, Listen, Learn Team: Exercise and physical activity strengthen the mind and body while helping you to maintain good health and can even help prevent injury and disease. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)...

Read More

National Physical Education and Sport Week – Register your school now!

The Century Council is celebrating National Physical Education and Sport Week, May 1-7, 2011. Let’s Get Moving! – The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) needs your help in encouraging schools in your community to get moving and participate in National Physical Education and Sport Week (NPESW), May 1-7,...

Read More

Share This Page: