Sadie Pieh, left, helps Pearl Pelsman through the obstacle course at last year’s ShineOn Saturday. The 10th annual event connects area youth girls with Messalonskee girls soccer players for a fun day of skills, games, and positive youth mentoring. ShineOn Saturday is held annually to honor former Eagle midfielder and youth mentor Cassidy Charette. The event is free to all interested girls, Pre-K to Grade 5, on Saturday, September 13, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Messalonskee High School Grass Soccer Field, in Oakland. To register, visit shineoncass.org. (contributed photo)
Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer and the ShineOnCass Foundation will host its 10th annual girls’ youth mentoring day “ShineOn Saturday” September 13, from noon to 2 p.m., on the Messalonskee High School Grass Soccer Field, in Oakland. The event is held to honor former Messalonskee soccer player and youth mentor Cassidy Charette, who died in a hayride accident October 11, 2014.
Area girls, ages pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, are invited to attend this free event. Soccer skills are not required. In addition to participating in skill building and fun field games, attendees will receive a free snack, an autographed team poster, a ShineOnCass wristband, and are invited to participate in Girls Youth Soccer Recognition Day at the Lady Eagles’ home game on October 4, 10 a.m., on the Messalonskee turf field.
The ShineOnCass Foundation was created to educate, inspire, and empower youth to shine their own light through kindness and volunteer charitable activities. For more information about the ShineOn Saturday event or the Foundation, visit shineoncass.org or email shineoncass@gmail.com
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