Addicted to Movies...  Not Drugs a big hit once again
November 6, 2009 by Lance J. Lilla

Students from both Novi and Northville High Schools attended the movie night and everything went extremely well. This event has been going on now for the past few years thanks to the Novi Police Department and the Novi Youth Council group. Students from both schools volunteered to help manage the night, while Novi Police managed security and along with the City of Novi coordinated the event.

The night consisted of movies being played from 10:30 p.m. straight through until 6:25 a.m. Movies such as: MJ’s This Is It, Where the Wild Things Are, Amelia, Vampires Assistant, Couples Retreat, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Good Hair played all throughout the night and what some consider morning.

A considerable amount of delicious food was set up on two tables ready to be devoured by whoever wanted it for free throughout the night as well. The food came from an assortment of restaurants including: Olga’s Kitchen, McDonald’s, Hooters, On the Border, and many more.

The purpose of the all night movie marathon is to keep kids aware of the dangers of drugs and keeping them “above the influence.” The Novi Police Department created this event three years ago, and it has been a success annually ever since.

This year for the first time, both Novi and Northville students were given the chance to get together and have a great night of fun watching movies, hanging out with their friends, and eating great tasting food. And of course, having the next day off school is not all that bad either.

A great thank you is expressed to the Novi Police Department, City of Novi and Novi Youth Council, Emagine Theater, and all others who contributed to this event.

Lance J. Lilla is a sophomore at Novi High School, and a member of the school's football and track teams. He has lived in Novi his entire life.