The Orchard Park Recreation Department is searching for school-aged children in Orchard Park who are going above and beyond to help out their community. The department has started a Character Counts’ initiative where children can be nominated or nominate themselves for making a difference in their community. The program is co-sponsored by the Recreation Department and The Orchard Park Bee.The student chosen will be featured in a short video on the department’s website, outlining his or her accomplishment, why it’s being done and how he or she is giving back to the community. The chosen student will also be acknowledged at a Town Board meeting, and will also receive a framed certificate.

Download the nomination form

Forms should be submitted to Orchard Park Recreation via mail: 4520 California Rd Orchard Park NY, 14127 , email: [email protected], or fax: 716-209-0210.

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