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Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Upper Hutt Youth Week is coming!

The full calendar of events for Youth Week 2013 has just been released and it promises to be a great week of free, fun events for young people aged 12 – 24 yrs.

UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 01 MAY 2013—Youth Week 2013 is almost here and there are plenty of events happening in Upper Hutt to celebrate young people. Youth Week is from 4 – 12 May and the theme for this year is “Live like a Legend!”

“Everyone involved has put in a great deal of thought and effort to make this one of the most successful Youth Weeks ever held in Upper Hutt, however we now need your support and energy to make it so”, says Steve Smith, Council’s Acting Senior Community Development Advisor.

Youth Week in Upper Hutt will kick off at Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre with a performance by New Zealand’s six-time Beat Boxing Champion and world record holder for the longest individual beat box, King Homeboy. “So come on over for a hands-on workshop, grab a mic and hit the beats”, says Leanne Wickham, Expressions Director.

The library is running a writing competition, titled ‘Who is your Legend?’ Young people are being asked to write a short story (no more than 1500 words) about someone who inspires them and that they consider a legend; it could be a sport or community personality or even a family member. “Look to the legends of the past to inspire you to be a legend in the present,” says Danny Tiata, Upper Hutt City Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Specialist. Entries can be dropped off at the library or emailed to cteens@uhcc.govt.nz. Participants should include their name, age, and contact details. Entries are due by Sunday 12 May and winners will be announced Monday 13 May.

The Ascot Cinema is offering special deals to young people aged 16 – 24 years. All tickets are only $10, plus an extra $2 for 3D. Identification is required.

The Xtream Activation Trailer and the Inflatable Gladiator game will be visiting local high schools at lunchtime during Youth Week. Fun, social sports opportunities will be provided by Upper Hutt City Council’s Activation team. Students are advised to check their school’s daily notices.

For the ninth year running, the 2013 Upper Hutt Young Achiever Awards will be held Tuesday 7 May at Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre. The awards recognise our local young people who have achieved in the areas of Culture, Service, & Leadership. A Mayoral award will also be presented. Nominees and their supporters will be invited to attend.

A one-day Future Dragons style workshop for invited year 12 – 13 students is to take place on Wednesday 8 May at the Ascot. At the end of the day students will understand the basics of entrepreneurship and business start-up, supply and demand, marketing, and marketing techniques. Successful Upper Hutt business people will provide inspiration and insight through their business experience.

A brand new programme, titled ‘TLC (Thursday Library Club)’ will be launched Thursday 9 May from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, for physically and intellectually disabled youngsters. This is an awesome opportunity for young people aged between 15 – 24 years to enjoy interactive story time, poetry, crafts, and music at their local library. Following the launch, TLC will take place fortnightly on a Thursday.

H2O Xtream is hosting “Sports Legends”, with ‘The Edge’, on Friday 10 May from 7.00 – 10.00 pm. There will be competitions, loads of prizes, free slides, a free sausage sizzle, and a live DJ. No tickets are needed and all ages welcome. Normal pool entry applies.

Lastly but not least is ‘Youth Day Out’, Saturday 11 May, 11.00am – 5.00 pm, Railway Ave, Upper Hutt. Youthtown, Upper Hutt Baptist, Christian Fellowship, Collision, Vibe, and Orongomai Marae have come together to provide a day full of great activities for young people aged 12 – 24 years. There will be graf art, live music, a human gyroscope, a dodge ball tournament, a live art performance, activities with the radio station, a pool competition, and a sausage sizzle.

For more information on Youth Week, please go to www.uhyouth.com

About Upper Hutt City Council

Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70% of the region’s parks and reserves, along with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.

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