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Youth Services is celebrating New Westminster Youth with a week of events kicking off with Youth Awards on May 1. All events are free for Grades 6 – 12 unless otherwise stated. Call the New West Youth Centre for more details 604-515-3801.
For a full event listing, head to www.newwestyouth.ca/youthweek
New West Youth Awards – Nominations close April 20
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Help us acknowledge the leaders in our community. Nominate youth making a difference in our community at newwestyouth.ca/youthawards
(This event is invite-only but anyone can nominate.)
Queensborough Backyard BBQ
Thursday, May 2, 2019
3:15 - 5:15 pm
Queensborough Community Centre
Join us for an afterschool BBQ, outdoor games and prizes. Hot dogs, hamburgers, giant Jenga, relay races and more!
NWPD Youth Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Friday, May 3, 2019
4:00 - 10:00 pm
Fraser River Middle School
This annual event is hosted in partnership with the NWPD. Teams can expect Royal City Sound DJ’s and other entertainment, prizes, pizza, and a t-shirt. Teams are guaranteed two games, so grab your buddies and put a team, of maximum 5, together and register at the Youth Centre with Paolo, .
Youth Week White T-shirt Dance (Grades 6-8)
Saturday, May 4, 2019
7:00 am - 9:30 pm
Century House
This year’s Youth Week Dance will be a White T-shirt Party! Youth are encouraged to wear white shirts that can be written on. We will provide youth with glow-in-the-dark fabric pens and challenge them to get autographs or signatures from every one of their peers. Prizes will be provided to the youth that receives the highest number of autographs.
Tickets $7 at any Recreation Facility or register online: www.newwestcity.ca/rec
Pop-up Café (Grades 8-12)
Monday, May 6, 2019
3:30 - 6:00 pm
Moody Park Youth Centre
This pop-up café is an opportunity for youth to connect with various community organizations such as New Westminster Police and Fraser Health. It provides a space for youth to discuss current issues relating to them, which could include legalization of marijuana, social media, and vaping. There will be tons of food so bring your friend to this informal chat and have a voice.
Youth Week Wrap up with Momentum Youth Arts
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
3:15 - 7:15 pm
Moody Park & Youth Centre
Let’s celebrate youth in our community and show you how much we care! We are wrapping up Youth Week in a big way, so we have invited Momentum Youth Arts to come out and set up unique art projects around the park for you to try. There will also be a BBQ, Royal City Sound DJ’s, prizes, and a gigantic inflatable.
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