In what has become somewhat a new Christmas tradition, Maroon 9 Community Enrichment
Organization will hold its 7th Annual Arts & STEM Intensive and Gift Giveaway for children ages 9
to 17 on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Tarrant County-Nicholas & Louella Martin Branch, 3123 Avenue G, Fort Worth, TX 76105.
Participants who pre-register will enjoy a live DJ, catered lunch, giveaways, and a rotating schedule
of performing arts and STEM workshops. Ages 9-12 will participate in exploratory workshops,
while ages 13-17 will attend master classes in vocal music, theater, and dance at Urban Village
Family Services, located directly next door. All workshops and classes will be led by industry experts
and educators.
Participants should dress comfortably because all workshops will be interactive. To receive
Christmas gifts at the end of the event, all participants MUST attend the entire day. Although
parents are not required to attend, Urban Village Family Services will provide engaging and
informational parent workshops throughout the day.
This event is in collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County and Urban Village Family
Services. The event is supported by the North Texas Community Foundation, United Way of
Tarrant County, Toys For Tots, and Arts Fort Worth.
Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization (Maroon 9) is committed to enriching the lives of
youth and educating the community by providing free high-quality youth enrichment programs in
Fine Arts, STEM, Life Skills, College & Career, and other areas. Our mission is to provide stable and
safe environments for youth enrichment programs, special events, mentoring, guidance, and
community support. Winter clothing, books, educational activities, boys’ hygiene items, and gift
cards are all needed for the event.
Visit www.maroon9.org or Facebook.com/Maroon9SickleCell for more information on Maroon 9.
For more information or to donate, please contact ShaVonne Davis, Program Director, at 682-200-
9261 or email info@maroon9.org.