Officer and Gentlemen Academy (O&G Academy) kicks off its fourth year!

OGA founder Evanston Police Department Officer Adam Howard invites Evanston residents to meet the fourth class of young men from sixth grade to freshmen, "as they strive for greatness in 2020 and beyond."

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, January 18

WHERE: Joseph E. Hill Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave.

WHAT: The O&G Academy aims to educate, inspire, and empower young men to reach their full potential. Come learn more about the officers who volunteer their time and the young gentlemen whom they mentor.

Keynote speaker will be First Church of God Christian Life Center's Senior Pastor, Pastor Monte' L. G. Dillard, Sr. with a special tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As always, the program will include a necktie demonstration for O&G's new students, so please bring a new tie to donate!

Learn more about the O&G Academy, the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School (ETHS) students who participate and the officers who contribute their time and talent to this program here and watch a video about the program here.

Let the officers and gentlemen know you're coming! Here's the link to register for the event.