Metro-East News

Teen wants your help to bring peace to the world

A Belleville East student is organizing a Peace Gathering for Aug. 13 in Belleville.

The Belleville City Council approved the event at its meeting earlier this week.

Cayla Adams, a high school junior, said working with the city on the event was “actually pretty interesting.”

The 16-year-old said the event will feature singer Anthony Lucius as well as guest speakers. In addition, several metro-east organizations will be on hand sharing information with attendees.

“It’s a chance for the community come together,” Cayla said.

The Peace Gathering will start at 1 p.m. at the Public Square in downtown Belleville.

For more information, contact Cayla at bellevillepeacefest@gmail.com.

Jamie Forsythe: 618-239-2562, @BND_JForsythe

This story was originally published August 5, 2016 at 11:45 AM with the headline "Teen wants your help to bring peace to the world."

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