The Greater Maple Valley Community Center (GMVCC) Den Youth Center will be open early on Fridays to provide a safe place for students to go on early release days from Tahoma School District middle, junior, and high schools.

Starting on Sept. 7 the Den will be open from 1–10 p.m. on Fridays.

The Den is also open regularly from 2:30-7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays-Thursdays. There will be an open house to learn more about opportunities and programs that the Den provides for teens.

Meet program staff and ask questions about youth programs on from 6-8 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 13,

The Den is located at 22010 SE 248th Street, at the intersection of Witte Road and SE 248th Street, across from the Maple Valley Library, in Maple Valley.

The Greater Maple Valley Community Center’s mission is to enrich our community through quality human services and social activities.

We offer a variety of programs for seniors, youth, children and families, and the Greater Maple Valley Community.

For more information, go to www.maplevalleycc.org.