MARKHAM YOUTH WEEK

Next week is Markham Youth Week. There will be various events happening including:

Youth Week Kick-off
Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Markville Shopping Centre (Centre Court)

Cost: FREE

The Mayor's Youth Task Force and Markville Shopping Centre kicks off Youth Week with 16 talented acts of youth in Markham. The show includes singing, dancing, belly-dancing and even magic shows. This celebration includes the Mayor's Youth Awards, presented to Markham youth who exhibit high academic achievements and community involvement.

4th annual Battle of the Bands
Date: Friday, May 7, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Milliken Mills Community Centre, 7600 Kennedy Road
Cost: $2 / person

The Mayor's Youth Task Force (MYTF) is partnering with giant music equipment supplier (Long and McQuade) and entertainment provider (Sound Plus Show Systems) to throw the annual MYTF: Battle of the Bands. This concert showcases 17 bands within a 3 hour show. Winning band is awarded with gift certificates from Long and McQuade.

For more info, visit www.markhamyouth.com