BOULDER The Grand Open of The Panther Pit in Boulder, Colorado was held on Sunday, March 27, and opened its doors to the public. It is a new space that allows teenagers to meet and have fun.
There are always plenty of things to do in small towns. Beverly Jones, ex-owner of the Video Caf, said that they wanted to provide them with a place to call home.
Beverly Jones and Jeff Jones, her husband, offered free lunches to high-school students and a place to go after school. However, the building was eventually sold and a vital part the community lost.
After six months of renovations, The Panther Pit has filled the hole that the Video Caf left. Stuart Goodner and his spouse, as well as the volunteers they recruited, are all to thank for the success of the Panther Pit.
Three of our daughters were raised by us, and it was important for us to know their whereabouts and to provide a safe environment. Goodner said that this is what they are trying to provide.
The opening day saw teens agree that Panther Pit was the place to be.
It’s fun because there are many cool places to hangout, and it is nice to have teens have somewhere to relax a bit. Grace Day, a Boulder teen, said that it was really fun.
It is a great addition to Boulder because it makes Boulder more enjoyable and allows kids to make friends. Rebekah Warren, a 12-year-old Boulder resident, said that she thinks it is a great addition to the community.
Matthew Wilson, Montana Highway Patrolman, is a long-time resident. The center helps ensure safety for teenagers in the area.
Wilson stated that this provides teens with a safe space where they can have fun with their friends without feeling pressured or put in trouble.
The Panther Pit is planning to offer free lunches beginning April 4th. It will be open two days a weeks for high school students for an hour-and-a-half.
Members of the community can also reserve the building for events.
Stuart Goodner claims that the Panther Pit was a result of the efforts of a village.
Many people, from the mayor of the village to people from our church, have volunteered their time and energy to get it done. It was a long process, but it finally got done,” Goodner stated.
The Panther Pit still requires a few items
- -Cup of Noodle packets
- -Bread
- -Creamy Peanut butter
- -Jelly (grape)
- -Chips
- -Cookies
- Pickles made with Whole Dill
- -fruit cups
- -Kool-Aid
- -Liters soda
- -Gallons of juice
- -Fresh vegetables
- -Fresh fruit
- -Garbage bags
- -Napkins
- -Paper towels
- Hand soap
- -Dish soap
- -Paper plates
- -Paper cups
-Chalk
