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There was lots of fun and action during the second annual Lights On Afterschool celebration on the south steps of the Captiol building today as participating schools "strutted" their stuff, showing the many ways students have benefitted from the program. The program offers an alternative to children that would be returning home from school at a time when their parents are not there becaue of their work schedule. The event highlighted the creativity and energy of the kids using the program. On October 22, 2009 the Nation will celebrate Lights on Afterschool. In New York, the Empire State Building will be lit up for the third consecutive year in honor of Lights on Afterschool. Th