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economist suntribune saturday may 4 2002 wl v vbuthiweek 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2tfi2 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week il 1 2002- week- 2002 v wee 002- eek youtl 1 youth vveek i youtl week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 yotfth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 youth week lots of activities the 6th annual youth week in markham is set to begin with a fun filled week of activities and events celebrat ing youth of the community organized by the markham mayors youth task force and the local area recreation youth councils and supported by the school ambassadors of the mayorfs youth task force youth week recog nizes and celebrates the diversity energy and contri butions of youth to the com munity youth week is an interna tional event which is cele brated around the world markham began celebrating youth week in 1996 and each year the event has grown in popularity this year the event starts on sunday may 5 2002 at 1000 am with a road hockey tournament in the parking lot of markville mall followed by youth weeks official kick off at centre court in markville mall shopping centre at 1 00 pm the kick off will feature the presentation of the annual mayors youth award break dancers contests speak out with jacquie hermans from rant teen talk show and headling will be ic6 an upcoming hip pop band youth will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities have a character drawings fortune telling sumo wrestling hair wrapping and just good times for more information about youth please call hotline at 4876website httpgettomarkhamyouth or david vince at 905 477 7000 ext 5870 markham youth and character community week 2002 the youth 9050475- at when they define a city of character they refer to community leaders who recognize the importance of good character and that character makes all the difference markham youth who have volunteered with the town of markhams mayors youth task force and local recreation area youth councils exemplify the impor tance of good character the youth have volunteered countless hours over the years in mak ing a difference for youth in the com munity they have stressed the impor tance of respect that everyone must treat others with consideration the youth have actively participated in the open house at the living room canadian mental health association york regions new markham location is 12 wilson street markham the open house if monday may 6 4 to 530 pm special guest is councillor george mckelvey youth focus about the living room the new cmha york region location will be called the living room and will have a youth focus the living room will offer youth a comfort able place to hang out receive service or find out about other youth- oriented services it will also offer adults a vari ety of mental health services including social recreation official opening markham mayor don cousens will be at the open house offi cially opening the loca tion for service markham residents and social services agencies will have a chance to see the new facility find out more about services offered and meet cmha staff celebrations the living room open house is a part of cmha york regions mental health week celebrations may 6th to 12th to rsvp or for more information call 905 8987466 or 1- 8663450183 ext 0 many faces of markham the youth have demonstrated responsibility and initiative through the planning and executing of many youth related events such as youth week drop ins local pre teen dances easter egg hujjts for preschoolers antidrug and vio lence conference and many more the youth demonstrate their dependability and enthusiasm in making markham a youth friendly community this year for the first time character attributes were linked to the criteria for the mayors youth award many applicants applied for the award and all demonstrated strong character attributes which made the selection very difficult if you are interested in finding more about character community plan on attending during youth week a public meeting on thursday may 9 2002 at 730 pm to 930 pm council chambers town of markharrt 101 town centre boulevard for further information about get ting involved with the mayors youth task force or area recreation youth council contact david vince community resource coordinator at 905- 4777000 ext 3930 or dvincecitymarkhamonca walk for life walk for hope participants name saturday may 11 2002 address pledge sheet tel please make cheques payable to walk for life walk for hope last name address towncity postal code amt paid by cash amt paid by cheque tax receipt yes no thank you for helping please return pledge sheets and money by friday may 10 2002 or bring to the walk 200 davis dr newmarket ontario l3y 2n4 proceeds go to the youth wellness program of the canadian mental health association york region for more information call 905 8987466 or 18663450183 ext 13 initials xpafqmsamgm it v v- opening monday may 6th 12 wilson st suite 32 33 markham a place to come to when the path becomes blurred n wmiitwf