Youth Volunteer Markham
Jul 19th
Need to fulfill the 40 community service hours needed for your high school diploma, or do you just simply want to make a difference in your community by volunteering? If so visit the new Youth Volunteer Markham (YVM) website here. There is also a full scholarship calender, youth job postings and resume tips are coming soon.
Apply to be on the 2010-2011 MYTF!
May 18th
Have you ever wanted to join the team that organizes events like Battle of the Bands and the Amazing Race? Here is your chance to become a member of the MYTF! We are now accepting applicants for the 2010-2011 term. If you are ambitious and passionate about representing the youth of Markham, this is one opportunity you do not want to pass over. Applications will be accepted until May 24. The form can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Joey Loi at joey.loi@markhamyouth.com. Good luck!
Markham Battle of the Bands 2010
May 1st
The Markham Mayor’s Youth Task Force is proud to present our 4th Annual Battle of the Bands! This is a friendly competition in which YOUTH from all across Markham come to battle it out in hopes of being Markham’s greatest band! The event will take place this year on May 7th, 2010 at the Miliken Mills Community Centre. Doors are open at 7pm. Tickets will be $4 OR $2 with a non-perishable food item, which the Mayor’s Youth Task Force will donate to a local food bank. To add to this event, this year, we have a NEW LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT that we will be selling for ONLY $8 when you buy your ticket or $10 separately. Click HERE for more info.
Youth Week Kick-Off 2010
Apr 26th
Come out to Markville Mall on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 for the annual Youth Week Kick Off. Gather your friends and get ready for the entertainment of a lifetime! It will be a show full of amazing dancers, singers, beat boxers and rappers. Come out to watch our town’s youth perform, do some fun activities and win lots of free prizes! This year, the Markham Mayor’s Youth Task Force has also organized the ANSWER TO CANCER, which is a component to Kick Off.
Click here for more info.
Breaking it Right 4- Dance Competition
Apr 19th
Come out on Saturday May 8th, 2010 from 5pm-10pm at Milliken Mills Community Centre for the Breaking it Right 4- Dance Competition.
There’s a $2 entrance free.
The first place prize is $150 and second place wins $80.
For more information, contact gabe-lam@hotmail.com ,
Melissa Lawless: 905-477-700 ext. 3355
Volunteer with CAYRE!
Apr 8th
If you are energetic, responsible, dedicated and interested in volunteering, cayre needs your help! Click here for more info.
Mayor’s Youth Award
Mar 25th
The MYTF presents the Mayor’s Youth Award! If you’re a student in Markham who is doing something to benefit the community, this is a great opportunity for you! The winners will have an opportunity to meet the Mayor of Markham, as well as a chance to receive a cash award of $300. Applications will be accepted
until April 9th for GRADES 7-8 ONLY, so submit your application now! Sign up here.
**Thank you to everyone who applied! The competition is now closed for Grades 7-12.
Golf Open 2010
Mar 3rd
For many years the MYTF has been devoted to getting the youth involved in the community. One of the ways we do this is through our annual Markham Youth golf tournament. The MYTF Golf Open takes place during International Youth Week at the Markham Green Golf Club.This tournament is expected to take place on May 12th, 2010 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Interested in participating? Click here to sign up.
Battle of the Bands 2010
Mar 3rd
Markham’s Mayor’s Youth Task Force is proud to present our annual Battle of the Bands on Friday May 7th. In this event, talented and excited youth come together to show off their skills and make a name for themselves. This year, live auditions will be held at the Markham Civic Centre on Thursday March 11th and Friday March 12th. Online submissions can also be made via Youtube. The deadline for video submissions will be March 31st. For more information and to register your band, please click here.
Markham Amazing Race 2010
Mar 3rd
On your mark, get set……GO! Prepare yourself for the one of the biggest and best youth focused events of the year! The Mayor’s Youth Task Force, in partnership with Childhood Cancer Foundation, is proud to host the third Annual MARKHAM AMAZING RACE. If you want to become involved in this one-of-a-kind event, and would also like to compete for the grand prize of $600, click here for more information.
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