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Mitchell Youth Services celebrate Youth Fest in September

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Mitchell Youth Services will host activities and events throughout September as part of celebrations for Youth Fest 2022.

Youth Fest is a state-wide celebration designed to provide opportunities for young people to develop skills, pursue their interests and have fun.

Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm said investing in youth and providing opportunities for education and recreation was important to council.

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“Council is very thankful to be working in our community with so many supportive partner organisations that make Youth Fest possible,” he said.

“We’re hoping local young people take this opportunity to get out and try something new.”

The Bridge Youth Service in Wallan will host an afternoon of games from 2.30pm to 5.30pm on September 8, with free merchandise and a barbecue to be provided for attendees.

There will be a Skate Park League competition at Wallan Skate Park on September 11, encouraging young people to bring their skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes out and embrace skate park culture with the community.

Competitors will also enter a raffle, with a free barbecue lunch to be provided by The Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell.

Kilmore Tennis Club will host a free come-and-try day for 12 to 18-year-olds, with tennis racquets to be provided and no registration required. People are encouraged to walk in from 4.30pm to 6pm on September 12.

A Barista for Beginners workshop will be at Wallan from 9.30am to 2.30pm on September 20 and 21, aimed at teaching 15 to 24-year-olds the fundamentals of coffee making and hospitality service.

Held through a partnership with Prace, the workshop will provide hands-on training in a mock café environment and connect attendees with employment and training opportunities. Registrations are essential.

The Upper Plenty Conference Centre will host a Tribes Day from 11am to 4pm on September 20, designed for 12 to 18-year-olds to compete in a team for prizes.

Lunch will be provided, and a bus will pick up and drop off participants from stops in Seymour, Broadford, Kilmore and Wallan. Registration is $10 and is due by September 15.

Zen morning yoga and mindfulness activities with a qualified instructor will be at The Bridge Youth Service in Wallan from 10am to 3pm on September 22.

The event is aimed at young people aged 12 to 24, with lunch to be provided and a rhythm expression drumming session in the afternoon. Registrations are essential.

Seymour’s Kings Park will host a day of activities at the park’s green shed, including a barbecue, skating, scootering and screen printing.

Young people aged 12 to 24 are encouraged to attend from 11am to 2pm on September 26.

On the first Sunday of every month until February 28, 2023, Mitchell Youth Services will provide first aid and CPR training at Broadford Living and Learning Centre.

Vouchers are available for the training for young people aged 12 to 24 who live, socialise or study in the Mitchell Shire. Registrations are essential.

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