The City of Santa Clarita is accepting names of youth ages 24 and younger who lost their lives in traffic-related incidents, for inclusion in the Annual Youth Grove Evening of Remembrance.  The event will be hosted on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Youth Grove at Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road.

In order to submit a name to be displayed at the Youth Grove, parents must complete a signed release form and submit it to the City’s Community Services Division, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, by Wednesday, July 15.

Each year, the City and the Blue Ribbon Task Force host the Evening of Remembrance to honor the local youth who have lost their lives in traffic-related incidents and also to remind the community to be mindful and responsible while driving.

All names submitted for the Youth Grove will be presented at the Annual Evening of Remembrance on pillars that mimic cut tree stumps, representing a young life cut too short on the road.  The pillars surround a central monument urging the community to “Know More” about safe driving habits and to pledge that “No More” young lives will be lost behind the wheel.

The half-acre Youth Grove memorial is dedicated to educating the community about safe driving and offers a place for reflection. It is home to 91 individual pillars, each with a plaque bearing the name of a young life lost in a traffic-related incident.

Prior to the Evening of Remembrance, community members are invited to participate in the Walk of Remembrance.  The walk will begin at 6:45 p.m. at Central Park and will reinforce the importance of safe driving.

For more information on the Youth Grove or to obtain a release form, contact Community Services at (661) 250-3708 or visit Santa-Clarita.com/BlueRibbon.