A youth concert coming to 100 Mile House will convey an anti-bullying and anti-racism message.
Two themes that fit well with the mandate of the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) and its Youth Zone program.
“The more you talk about [these issues], the more it's out in the open, the more the message gets out there and hopefully sticks,” says Chris Pettman, program manager for community development with the CFEC, which is co-sponsoring the event, called Rock Fest 2013 and part of the Next Generation Tour.
“It was an opportunity to partner with the band to help them spread the word.”
The free outdoor concert features Vancouver punk band, Childsplay, in front of the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Oct. 12. The band is touring parts of Alberta and British Columbia this month.
The show in 100 Mile House, which goes from 2 to 5 p.m., is part fundraiser for the Youth Zone, part awareness campaign and part community engagement opportunity for the 100 Mile House Wranglers hockey club. The Wranglers host the Revelstoke Grizzlies in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League later that evening and will be signing autographs from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
“It's a good opportunity to participate with the 100 Mile Wranglers, so they can be involved as youth mentors, and it helps spread the word and raise awareness for them as well.”
Rock Fest 2013 will also see prize giveaways and local acts.
Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Youth Zone's healthy eating and lifestyle program.
