SOCIAL Program aims to boost girls selfesteem Girls Inc ready to rock art show BY AMANDA Fashion arts math and science girls can do anything Girls Inc of York Region aims to show the region girls can become anything they want at the second annual Rock Your Look event Last trite organization hosted a fash ion parade during which Girls Inc mem bers showcased some of the latest fashion designs- This year the event will showcase girls artwork featuring more than 20 pieces including paintings drawings arid sculp tures We want to show that there are many different looks girls can rock Girls Inc fun development Elena said Every girl is different Each girl has differ ent talents and different interests More attended last years event in suppbrtof the nonprofit organiza tion dedicated to girls with the tools they need tobe strong srriart and bold X Hosting a different- event each year helps get awky from the idea girls and women are only good fpr the runway Ms Manciasaict It sets an example for the com- muhity arid for the girls involved with the regional program This shows the girls that women can be successful and goad at more than one thing she said Girls can do anything they want The- skythe limit 4 ROCK YO LOO WHAT Secbnd annual fund raising gala in support of Girls Inc of York Rgjon featuringan art exhibit with pieces ye- ated from Girts Inc WHEN Feb 630 WHERE Mansion in TICKETS Contact Girls Incof York Region or visit girlsincyorkorg beforefeb 24 Tffe event also includes a silent auc tion featuring several local gift packages a signed Toronto Raptors jersey and some of the artwork featured in the show Hayingtheir work on display will help boost girjs confidence and selfesteem Ms Manicasaid Aft arid showing your creativity is riot less important triah math or science she said You never know if one of these girls will becomea famous artjst someday This is about supporting me girls in our com munity and helping them become strong women Girls Inc ofYoirk Region which has more than 11000 members provides girlspe cific programming aimed to empower all girls to realize their full potential through education and interactive programs CORRECTION Fee for skating at outdoor rink The 10 Things todo This Weekend fea ture on the ActiveLrfe page of the Feb editiorr- of The EraThe Banner contained an error- There is a fee to skate on the Lions outdoor skating at St in Newmarket Weather permitting it is open weekdays from 5 to pm and weekends from noon to pm and 6 to 9 pm Admission is as follows preschooler- and younger 1 Children five to 17 3 adults350 seniors and older 3 and familiesup to five skaters 8 For information call 9059535306 Family Owned Operated Since water Damage Call Us First Clean Any Two Rooms a Malt Five Rooms One Hall and Twelve Stairs 1 Clean Your Sofa and One Chair For Only Leather furniture cleaning Pickup delivery of loose rugs Drapery blind cleaning DUCT CLEANING SPECIAL Residential Winter Special For onfy m Includes unlimited centre cleaning Now Available furnace Cleaning Cleaning Gas Fireplace Cleaning Humidife Sales Service lnstallarion wwwChampagneCieanerscom KESWICK NEWMARKET TOLL FREE 18002633296 Cancellation charge will be applied without hour notification Expires March 6th side of RETIREMENT CAREFREE Hair by Forever Young Mini Massages by Absolute Tranquility Mini Manicures by Divine Nails Lotion Treatments by Mary Kay Also joining us is Teresa Power a Pampered Chef Rep who will be sharing some appetizer recipes with us Products available for purchase COME OUT OF THE COLD AND BE PAMPERED FOR FREE Thursday Feb at Please bring a Food Bank donation to participate Wine and provided For more information please contact Tara at 9058412777 An Convalescent THal Stays CaUForOurSpecMRates Retirement IS SwnrtwftetinnmtUving off Yonge St just north Dr edaurora