All flights
going on the Break from the Quake have been cancelled today.  Youthtown will be contacting everyone this
afternoon with new plans – hopefully rearranged flights for tomorrow.  Keep an eye on the Youthtown Christchurch
Facebook page for updates
(http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Youthtown-Christchurch/184517281597551).
Today – it’s SNOW DAY!!!

Those going
to the Break from the Quake trip in Auckland should check the youth town fb
page as they are keeping it updated with the latest news on what is happening
in regards to when we are going.  Go
build a snowman in the meantime 🙂

New Brighton Library is working in Partnership with Youth Alive Trust and CCC to run daily activities at 2pm each weekday for young people.  This is a new venture, in light of the decreased recreational activities now available on the east side of Christchurch and the need to bring stability and positive role models amongst our young people.  Activities include Zumba, Art Class, Flying Kiwi Circus, Chalk Art, Basketball and a 3pm movie everyday.  For a full list of the programme, click on this poster:

nb-library-holiday-activities-flyer

Our young people have been blessed by charity Youthtown, who are flying 86 of them to Auckland in the school holidays for a Break from the Quake – for free! Everyone is very excited – including our 10 leaders who are needed as chaperones!  This Break From The Quake, is a much needed holiday for the young people aged 10 – 17, many of which have moved house, sometimes 3 times, most of them have moved schools, many are living with family who’ve lost jobs, and everyone has is being constantly affected by the aftershocks!  It’s just what we needed – Thanks Youthtown 🙂

Our 2011 Winter Newsletter has just been released with lots of awesome news, opportunities and encouragement!  Click on this hyperlink to read it online, or print it out for some bedtime reading:

http://www.youthalivetrust.org.nz/?attachment_id=685

All clubs are operating as normal this week – the building has been Green stickered 🙂

Thanks to the many who bought Entertainment Books through Youth Alive.  Although we didn’t sell as many as hoped, it was a fundraiser that we build on in years to come. We are no longer taking any more orders for Entertainment Books as they are nearly sold out! See Ronald McDonald House if still looking.

Best Wishes all our friends and families after yesterdays shocks.  The Grace Care Centre is again open at 111 Seaview Road, those for with particular needs, and those who want good company and a hot drink, or call 3885459.  Childrens & Youth Programmes not operating until further notice. Blessings

Sat 14th May 2011 – 11am – 2pm @ Thomson Park!!!

Click here for Poster

A  Free Family Fun Day with live music, sport, free BBQ and entertainment!  Local band Smokin’ Jacket have reformed for this event and will be performing on the Band Rotunda along with Pacific reggae band NiuSeiLAH. 

91zm will be giving away free sausages, Tiddlers will be running races, Skate School will be lending gear, there’ll be free candy floss, ice blocks, bouncy castles, pirates and more.  This community lead initiative is a chance to celebrate the resilience of the community we all love, and have some outdoor fun together!  

Tell your friends, tell your neighbours, buy a T-Shirt!