By John Bkila OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF CYAN breaks the ice for youths with fun skate workshops to help educate and support community youths: · Service Learning Sessions teach the participants about different local agencies and what they have to offer · Life Skills Sessions provides coaching and support to youths who may be finishing high school or thinking about post-secondary education or a career · Implementation and supervision of a Youth Steering Committee · Adult Mentoring · Peer-to-Peer Mentoring · Development and implementation of community service projects CYAN is financially supported through donations from the participants' parents and its community partners, including GlaxoSmithKline, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Oakville Community Foundation. CYAN offers volunteer opportunities for Oakville's youths, which can go towards their required volunteer hours for high school. "We offer development workshops that youths can take part in and gain skills to take with them in life," Matheson said. "We also hold fun events like the annual fun skate." This year's annual skate will act as a fundraiser to support the group's monthly intergenerational program at Northridge LongTerm Care Centre and Safetynet Family and Children's Charities. The fundraiser will also act as a skate drive where anyone with old or unwanted skates can donate them to Safetynet -- skates will also be available to purchase during the event for those who need them. Admission for the fun skate is a $5 dona- 13 · Friday, February 17, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Dedicated to keeping local youths engaged in their community, the Community Youth in Action Network (CYAN) is holding its annual fun skate fundraiser this weekend in support of its programs. What began with a few local teens desiring to become leaders in the Oakville area, CYAN is dedicated to partnering with local organizations to increase the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people ages 14 to 25. The network consists of its founder and executive director Madeleine Buhlau, Michelle Siler, a youth engagement assistant and six board members who volunteer weekly to help run the charity group. "Our mission is to strengthen, expand and promote the impact of youth civic engagement," said Tiffany Matheson, youth liaison on the board of directors. "Our vision is to nurture a community culture of engaged youths who are committed to a lifetime of service, learning, fitness, awareness, leadership and achievement. "We wanted to make the connection with adults and youths and make the world a better place... youths are the future and we wanted to engage them in making a difference at a early age." CYAN provides six free developmental tion per person. It takes place this Saturday (Feb. 18) form 7-9:30 p.m. at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Blvd., Rink No. 1. For more information on CYAN or its programs, visit www.thecyan.org, call 905580-9441 or e-mail info@thecyan.org. Floating Glass Contemporary and elegant, with smooth, glossy surfaces and slightly curved, colour-coordinated handles. JENN-AIR COOKTOPS ® The Industry's Only Duct Free Downdraft Cooktop! Jenn-Air ® JX3TM Downdraft Cooktops eliminate the need for an overhead hood, allowing for more open kitchen designs and are the ultimate in quiet. Install in any kitchen - even in a condominium or high-rise apartment where venting to the outside is not an option. Come and see our knowledgeable staff for more information WI NS TON CHUR CHI L L B LVD. (905) 829-9909 DUNDAS ST W HAMP S HI R E GATE HWY #403 2525 Hampshire Gate Oakville/Mississauga x HERITAGE Lifestyle Home Furnishings SINCE 1977 Le Sa ath Ev le er en s t INSPIRE A YOUNG MAN'S MAN S FUTURE A MUST attend tt d FREE event! Burlington Convention Centre Registration & Dinner begin at 5:15 pm Program begins at 6:00 pm We are currently welcoming mentors and high school students to participate! Register today at www.hiec.on.ca/macc or for more information call 905.634.2575 ext. 10 Thursday, February 23, 2012 Unbeatable Savings On Quality Top Grain Leather, Sectionals, Sofas, Loveseats and Recliners All In Stock For Immediate Delivery 4205 Fairview Street, Burlington · 905-634-5298 www.heritagefurniture.ca Young men need access to adult role models who are willing to share their career pathways and encourage the goals and dreams of youth. We can't do this without you. Please join us!