PV Palooza is an event put on by the members of National Honor Society (NHS) each year to raise money for local charity. This year the chosen charity is the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. There, children  can receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and feeding therapy. Many of their patients are between birth and age three.

Many students say they are unaware of what exactly PV Palooza is. “PV Palooza is the culmination of months of preparation and planning by NHS,” says Sara Russell, NHS advisor. “The students have planned all aspects of this event and are excited for a super fun afternoon and evening of games, food and music for a great cause.” The event is open to all students at PVHS, regardless of whether they are a member of NHS.

PV Palooza will take place from 4-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. There will be music, food, dancing, comedy, dodgeball, games and more for the attendees to enjoy. Admission is $10 which will get students any food they want and allow them to play all of the games, as well as support the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities.

In the past the majority of the students who have gone have been NHS members, so the hope is that this year there will be a wider variety of people attending. “PV Palooza is a great opportunity to have fun with your friends while supporting a great cause,” commented Emma Horsfield, NHS co-president, to all of those debating if they should go.

The efforts of the NHS members have allowed them to reach out to a larger population to inform them of the event. “I saw that last year everyone seemed to have a great time,” said Avery Luepker. “It seems like a good way to help those in need while enjoying myself and having fun with my friends.” Luepker did not attend the event last year, but hearing more of it has sparked his interest in going this year.

PV Palooza is the perfect way for students to have safe fun and support their school as well as the community.