A new youth center in Moundsville opened its doors Saturday. The Future of Moundsville Youth Center cut the ribbon to make its debut Saturday afternoon.

The center is housed in the former Solid Rock Baptist Church at 1310 Second St. in Moundsville. Its goal is to give adolescents and teens a safe, fun place to hang out, play games, do homework and socialize. The center will also be structured to help teach the youth to be responsible and helpful.

Waves of people toured the center Saturday afternoon and were treated to lunch from Bob’s Lunch and donuts from Quality Bakery.

The first floor will feature a homework area, a kitchen, computer center, music room and a quiet room. Once a week the center will have leadership lessons on how to fill out job applications, write resumes, handle job interviews and more. Snacks will be offered to those in attendance. There is no cost to visit.

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Gracyn White and Jadyn Parker playing air hockey at the opening Saturday of the Future of Moundsville Youth Center.

The Future of Moundsville Youth Center is open for youth in sixth through 12th grades on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30-7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All youth are welcome and when consent forms are filled out and turned in, they can begin enjoying the center.

Adult volunteers from the community are encouraged to provide supervision for the youth. There will be an informational meeting for those who are interested in volunteering at the center at noon November 5 in the center’s kitchen of the Center. Anyone seeking information or wishing to help may attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor C.J. Plogger or Pastor Donna Clark at (304) 845-5395.

Nick Potts, left, gets taught how to play video game by his grandson Dominic Potts at Saturday's opening of the Future of Moundsville Youth Center.