The main goal of this chapter was to bring science education to our community and local youth. The majority of our events focus on teaching science to children. Our group also puts a significant focus on instilling the important values of green chemistry and the scientific method into the students we host. To achieve our goals we have hosted a variety of events including community service opportunities, guest speakers, and professional development for the Alvernia student body and surrounding communities. Aquapalooza was an event that took a local middle school group and taught them about the environment and conservation at Angelica Park. Science Day was another event where we brought in approximately thirty 5<sup>th</sup> grade students from a local inner-city elementary school. We had multiple activities and demonstrations that taught the students chemistry, forensics science, and physics with a focus on science and chemistry in space. The goal of that event was to get the children interested in furthering their education in the sciences. Another large event we hosted was a safe Trick-or-Treat night for local youth with a haunted lab and chemistry demonstrations. We provided over 100 children with a fun and safe Halloween. We also performed chemistry demonstrations at the Da Vinci Science Center during the National Chemistry Week with the Lehigh Valley ACS as well as hosted several smaller-scale events with 10-50 kids, which included Girl Scout events, involving robotics, critical thinking, teamwork, ecological sciences, and environmental awareness. We hosted many green chemistry events, such as handing out a safer homemade natural hand lotion that removes many harmful chemicals at an earth day festival. Our group hosted guest speakers and service projects to engage with our community. Our chapter also arranged for members to attend local ACS chapter meetings to provide them the experience of attending a professional, scientific meeting. The chapter’s goal of connecting the local community and youth was successful.

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