All youth invited to an Open Mic Coffee House event, May 12, to launch haltonyouth.com's new look

Haltonyouth.com, the website for the Halton Regional Youth Advisory Committee–known as RYAC–has a new look being launched at an Open Mic Coffee House Event at C.J.s Café in Oakville starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. There is no charge for admission and the Region is looking for any youth (ages 13-24) to attend: both those who wish to perform sometime during the evening, as well as those who just want to chill to the music.

The youth on the committee are hoping the event, along with the improved site, will attract more of their peers to find out about RYAC and show how anyone in high school can be a part of advocating for youth issues in Halton Region.

“All of us on Regional Council agreed with the Youth Advisory Committee when they told us their website needed to better reflect who they represent. We want to improve how we target our services to youth and how we reach them as a key audience, and RYAC has a strong voice in helping us understand the issues that matter most to youth in our community,” said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair. “They are an excellent group and I hope they get even stronger. I think this committee is a wonderful opportunity for the youth to have their voices heard, to learn about their community, and to participate in local decision making. They really do make a difference.”

C.J.s Café is located at 2416 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. All youth from Halton Region are encouraged to come and check it out. Complimentary refreshments will be available to round out the evening.

Those interested in performing can register their act by contacting Nicholle Russell by dialing 311 or 905-825-6000 ext. 2971, or nicholle.russell@halton.ca. More information is also available on the Halton Regional Youth Advisory Committee facebook page, or of course, at www.haltonyouth.com.

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