Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be posting some articles that were written over the past year about the events and accomplishments of the EYC in 2009. I hope to post them in chronological order just to show all the awesome things youth have done down here at the centre.
The following was originally printed in the Essex Voice and Essex Free Press back in March:
March Break Events
By Marc Rocheleau
As students take a week off from school, one local organization is busier than ever.
During March Break, Essex Youth Centre (EYC) organized several activities for members – despite modified hours. On Thursday, March 12, the centre was closed after school until the next morning to accommodate students doing a famine.
After this, members kicked-off March Break with a Spider-Man movie marathon on Friday, March 13. The event – showcasing all three Spider-Man films – was requested by members but had originally been postponed.
“We were supposed to do it [March 6] but there was a coffee house at the school,” said event co-ordinator, Sylvia Caetano. “There weren’t very many students down here.”
From Saturday, March 14 to Tuesday, March 17, Delta Driving school rented out EYC’s facilities for driver’s education. Although this meant shorter hours for the first two days of March Break (4-10 p.m.) it was beneficial for all involved.
“The Delta driving school, if they get enough Essex kids, does driving schools right here in Essex,” said EYC Executive-Director, Sandy Larivee. “We’re able to generate a little bit of rent revenue by renting the facility for them for their classes.”
On St. Patrick’s Day, EYC threw a party to celebrate the occasion. Snacks and drinks were offered, including green Kool-Aid, cupcakes with green frosting and pizza. A Mario Kart tournament was also held during the event, with the winner receiving a “pot of gold.”
Girls Night will also take advantage of the break and have an Overnight party from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18. It’s open to all female youth and admission is $2 for non-members: Those looking to join EYC can do so for $2 per month.
On the last day of March Break, the centre is holding a Call Of Duty tournament. The winner will be awarded a t-shirt and the contest is open to all members.
For more information on the EYC’s March Break events and schedule, please visit the events calendar at http://www.essexyouthcentre.ca/.
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