Port Coquitlam will kicking off seven days of events with the RailSide Skateboard Jam at Lions Park as Youth Week gets underway on Sunday.
The event takes place between noon and 4 p.m. and will feature skateboarders from across the Tri-Cities as well as a barbecue and tons of prizes.
The annual Youth Week is an opportunity to highlight the contribution young people make to their community and will have everything from carnival games to ball hockey tournaments. Many events will be facilitated by a range of local organizations, including the Wilson Centre, Coquitlam RCMP, PoCo Fire and Rescue and School District 43.
Along with the RailSide Skateboard Jam, events include:
Monday, May 2 - ball hockey tournament with the RCMP and PoCo Fire and Rescue (Kwayhquitlum middle school);
Tuesday, May 3 - carnival (Terry Fox secondary);
Wednesday, May 4 - Tri-City REACH Awards and Art Project;
Thursday, May 5 - dinner and ping pong with seniors (Wilson Centre);
Friday, May 6 - Coquitlam's Amazing Race (Town Centre Park);
Saturday, May 7 - Port Coquitlam May Day Parade.
For more information about the events, go to www.pocoyouth.com.
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