The YEPP/Parkdale public school Drug Awareness Skits! Thank you Students!

The Youth Empowering Parkdale Project is a collaborative project with Toronto Public health that aims to empower, educate and inform youth participants (13-15 years old) and the community at large with drug awareness facts through creative outlets such as theatre and short films. A mentorship model giving past participants the opportunity to train new registrants creates an exciting dynamic between younger and slightly older high school age youth in the parkdale community. The skits are completely scripted, directed, acted and promoted by the Y.E.P.P. youth and the first skit, the BET, has already gained widespread accolades for the content and strong messages of self improvement and community building. These skits were conceptualized and filmed in the fall 2010 spanning through the summer of 2011, the 2011 videos with the help of students at Parkdale Public school and health teacher Mr. Welland! Enjoy!

Summer/Fall 2010 YEPP skit the BET!

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RADIO PARKDALE! Opportunity to get your writings, vids and music on the web!

Check this out!

The PCDG proudly unveils Radio Parkdale, a multimedia based website that raises the profile of the community and showcases the cultural, social, political, and historical individuality of the neighbourhood’s people and events.

The new site will include photo, video and audio submissions from members of the community, as well as regular contributions from PCDG staff members. Radio Parkdale will also provide an opportunity for Parkdale youth to develop media skills to enhance their employment prospects through volunteering and submitting materials.

Blogs, event coverage, community “hot-spots” and contests make Radio Parkdale the definitive online destination for everyone, whether you live here, work here or just enjoy visiting.

For further information about Radio Parkdale, please contact Mack at mack@parkdaleliberty.com

PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE AIR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

 Our Air Hockey Tournament was a complete success!! Participants had lots of fun, they shared some snacks, some music videos, and some great time together. Congratulations to our winners Thiago, Lenita and Kugenthini and also to all the incredible participants!!! And thanks to everyone that make of this an unforgettable event!!!

CITY COUNCILLOR GORD PERKS at the PARKDALE youth space September 14th at 6pm! All youth welcome!

This is a great opportunity for youth to find out how they can speak and be heard by their city councillors!

Join us on September 14th at 6pm, register today!

Great opportunity for youth employment at FOODSHARE! August 26th Deadline

Check out this great opportunity for youth employment with FOODSHARE. August 26th deadline!

http://www.foodshare.net/upcoming-jobsFOF2011.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Job+Postings+from+FoodShare&utm_source=YMLP&utm_term=+For+the+full+posting+and+...

AIR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT AT PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE!!!!!!!!

Next Wednesday August 17, at noon (12:00pm) Parkdale Youth Space is hosting an AIR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT!!! if you are 13-18 you cannot miss this opoortunity to be the PYS Air Hockey Champion and win awesome prices!!! Bring all your friends and have an awesome time!!!!! You can also come to the space and practice whenever you want. We'll be looking forward to see you!!

AIR HOCKEY TABLE AT PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE!!!!

Thanks to a generous donation, now Parkdale Youth Space has an air-hockey table available!!!! Just come with your friends anytime Monday to Friday between 11:00 to 5:00 and enjoy the excitement! Tell your friends, come in and have a good time!

PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE BLUE JAYS FIELD TRIP, JULY 20TH, 2011!!!!

Last Monday July 20th, 8 youth participated in the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners field trip. It was an unforgettable evening at Rogers Centre full of fun and surprises! Our  participants had a great opportunity to enjoy the event and share with some other youth. We would like to thank Kids Up Front for giving the youth this fantastic opportunity. And now, here are some pictures and a video...

         From left to right: Meena, Kunthavi, Yasinthan, Nivethan, Gowttan, Tenzin Tsepak, Tenzin Wangdak,  Valentina, Maria Jose

 

                                        Meena and Kunthavi posing for the camera!                                                                                                          

                        

Yasinthan very concentrated on what was going on on the field...

And the big surprise of the night: Nivethan and Gowttam appeared on the big screen!!!!!



                            

The youth appearing on Rogers Centre's big screen!!

Pictures from the Summer Celebration at Masaryk Cowan rec. centre!

More Pics to Come! Khary and the Imperial movement dance team put on a lively and interactive performance at the Parkdale Youth Space summer celebration June 25th at the Masaryk Cowan CRC in the heart of Parkdale!

Teniz Jangchup from the youth HOST program documenting the event! We had many great volunteers and staff ensuring that this was a celebration not to be forgotten!

An entertained, engaged and well fed community! That's what we aim to achieve at every celebration! Thank you Parkdale!

PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE SUMMER CELEBRATION IS HERE!!!

COME and JOIN US for the PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE SUMMER CELEBRATION on SATURDAY JUNE 25th 2011 at the WRONGBAR! IT'S FREE, IT'S ALL AGES and it's a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME! CHECK OUT the MUSIC, ART, SHORT MOVIES and DANCE SKILLS of the youth participants at the Parkdale Youth Space.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Well Known Toronto Hip Hop artist FRANKIE PAYNE and STYLUS award nominated songstress TANIKA CHARLES!

IF YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ANY OF THE PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE PROGRAMS and would like to PERFORM at the event call Theo at 416 536-1234 ext.30 or e mail Theost@Stchrishouse.org



PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE SURVEY! FILL OUT FOR CHANCE TO WIN GIFT CARD!

Last year around this time, you completed a survey for Parkdale Youth Space (PYS) for our initial evaluation.  We are doing another survey to see how we are doing.  We'd like to hear from you again!  Complete our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PYS_Midpoint_Youth. Leave your e mail address after completing the survey and you may be eligible to win a gift card to enjoy on your own or with friends!

Cool Opportunity to screen your own YOUTUBE selections in front of an audience!!!

This awesome event will allow youth participants to control their voice and show people what YOU like to watch! Register now and join the fun workshop on Friday June 3rd at the Parkdale Youth Space where you can select your YOUTUBE videos for screening and learn more about media and how youth can speak their voice! Contact is inside. Click to enlarge! 

PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE SUMMER CELEBRATION SAT.JUNE 25th 1-6PM!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE SUMMER CELEBRATION on Saturday June 25th from 1-6pm at the Wrongbar (1279 Queen street West) It's a FREE EVENTand will focus on the achievements of Parkdale Youth Space program participants in the areas of art, music, short films, speeches and more! This event will also give Parkdale youth and area residents the opportunity to register with the Parkdale Youth Space for future programs and celebrate the incredible spirit and diversity of the Parkdale area.

JOIN US!

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

MUSIC MARKETING 101 4th cycle now happening at PYS! Register today!

Young Parkdale Musicians, Artists, Emcee's, Producers, Publicists, Managers and more come out and gain skills at this fun and interactive 4 week workshop series every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Parkdale Youth Space!

It's FREE for youth 16-29 and we cover press release writing, blogging, self publishing and grant applications and a variety of other important topics for young independent artists. Special guests during the final 2 weeks will give participants great networking opportunities, insights and advice. Come and join these great sessions!

E mail Theost@stchrishouse.org Running until Late May 2011!

THE BET (short film) by the Youth Empowering Parkdale Parkdale Project!

Pictured above from left to right Mithila, Meena, Ayesha, Sezen, Shirly and Gowttam

"This is the first skit from the Youth Empowering Parkdale Project, a group formed through partnerships with St.Christopher House and Toronto Public Health. The focus of the group, aged 13-15, is to create empowering and educational short films around issues of drug awareness. This skit, entirely scripted, acted and conceptualized by Parkdale Youth, speaks to the issues of peer pressure, under aged drinking and low self esteem. Everyone is a hero, so in this skit, the superheroes 'tear' into normal clothing to take care of their community! Watch out for SOBER SAM, SAFETY SUE, OUT OF HAND MAN and MISS MISCHIEF TOO!"

Beat Boxing 101

Professional DJ 'SCRATCH CAT' presents this 8 week workshop on how to Rock the Crowd with a microphone and creativity! All ages are welcome from 13-29 years of age, every Friday from 4-6pm starting MARCH 18th at the Parkdale Youth Space! Check out some of Scratch Cat's cool videos and practise yourself so you too can be a BEAT BOX MASTER! register today at (416) 536-1234 ext.30 or TheoSt@Stchrishouse.org  for Parkdale Residents

Click Scratch Cat's Pic to see his Bio and watch videos!

PARKDALE YOUTH SPACE FEATURED IN PARKDALE LIBERTY NEWSPAPER!

http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/938637--youth-space-celebrates-one-year-in-parkdale

MANY THANKS to Erin Hatfield from the Parkdale Liberty newspaper who came by the Youth Space and conducted this interview. We appreciate the support of our local community press! Please note that Youth HOST is a St.Christopher House program and not a partner agency. For more information on the programs mentioned in the article check the CONTACTS page above. Thanks!

WELCOME!

THANK YOU for stopping by the Parkdale Youth Space Blog! Please check the pages above to find out more about who we are, what programs we offer for youth, when our special events are happening and how you can find our partner organizations in the Parkdale community. Come and visit today at 1499 Queen St. West, 2nd Floor (at Sorauren ave.) 

Please Enjoy a few pictures from our past events!

    Pictured above from left to right: Meena Jeyakumar, Mithila Jeyakumar, Gowttam Perinpanayagam

    at the Scotia Bank Marathon. September 2010 

Pictured above from left to right: (Back row)Milan Patel, Freddy Diaz,Winston Jean Baptiste, Michael Nguyen, Sushmit Das Durjoy (Front Row) Jennifer Hoang, Danny Nguyen, Anh Nguyen,Tenzin Sherab

at the Parkdale Youth Space Fall Launch. November 2010