Living in Aurora, Town of Aurora, Ontario » Youth https://livinginaurora.ca Living In Aurora Ontario Canada Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:51:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Canada Day July 1st, 2012 Town of Aurora Celebration, Aurora’s Young Canadians https://livinginaurora.ca/entertainment/canada-day-july-1st-2012-town-of-aurora-celebration-auroras-young-canadians/ https://livinginaurora.ca/entertainment/canada-day-july-1st-2012-town-of-aurora-celebration-auroras-young-canadians/#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:00:03 +0000 http://livinginaurora.ca/?p=7710 and getting there on time to see the beginning of the red-white, truly Canadian decorated parade.

Beautifully decorated moving displays. Happy Canada shouts and waves to the crowd. But that was not it, it was the spirit of the people celebrating the Canada Day in Aurora.

Town of Aurora Celebrates, Happy Canada Day 2012


I took zillion of pictures. It will be impossible for me to include them in one post here, therefore this week I will have the Canada Day special – series of various topic posts and of course celebration images to share.

Note, if you see a photo of someone you know or of yourself, by all means you can have 4×6/5×7 digital copy for personal use and if used on other website name credit is appreciated. Just drop me a comment or see contact page for my email address.

Town of Aurora Celebrates, Happy Canada Day 2012


It was amazing to see children and youth be involved in the parade. It was amazing to see lot of families with children attending and celebrating. Therefore, this post is dedicated to the Aurora’s young Canadians.

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Look at those picture. Not hard to notice how greatly young Auroran’s engaged in this year’s celebration. The faces on the photos show it all – smiles, discipline, motivation, dedication, respect.

Town of Aurora Celebrates, Happy Canada Day 2012


Well this give me an opportunity to talk about youth’s engagement in Canadian history, politics and environment. I came across few articles and websites on the internet worth reviewing. I wasn’t even aware of so many things that are available for young Canadians.

Let start with Forum for young Canadians: ‘Forum for Young Canadians, now in its 37th year, is an annual series of one-week sessions held in the fall and spring. Each year, a total of 315 young Canadians aged 15 to 19 come to Parliament Hill to experience first-hand how the Government of Canada works. Canadian Heritage is investing more than $80 million each year in youth programming to allow more than 100,000 youth across Canada to learn about their country.‘
Source: Harper Government Invests in Canada’s Youth: Forum for Young Canadians.

Then there is the initiative connecting Young Canadians to nature and history. Nature Canada and the Historica-Dominion Institute, Parks Canada initiative of the My Parks Pass which grants Grade 8 / Secondary 2 Canadian students free access for one full year to any of Parks Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.

“The My Parks Pass program has reached over 400,000 young Canadians each year and I have had the chance to personally see the sparkle in their eyes as they get, in many cases, a first glimpse of Canada’s most treasured natural and historic places,” said the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada. “Canada’s future lies in the hands of its young people, and I’m proud to be giving them an opportunity to experience and develop a meaningful connection to the very essence of Canada.“
Source: Government of Canada Connecting Young Canadians to Nature and History.

Government Canada also has a very resourceful site for Youth Canada – jobs, careers, education, money, health and more. And of course there is a blog and Derek is the author.


Great opportunities for young Canadians everywhere and I would like to introduce one more initiative I am starting, Aurora-Youth-Writes. The community FOCUS (livinginaurora.COM) platform is for everyone; however, we would like to invite the Aurora youth to participate as well.

Topics are endless – politics, history, art, music, sports or environment. You can write opinions or views, stories, or publish poems, and may be initiate discussions. Excellent opportunity to create live writing portfolio. Excellent opportunity for us adults to hear young Auroran’s voice.

Summer vacations are now in effect but I will be approaching schools and organizations to promote Aurora youth to write. Should you have any questions or concerns pertaining this initiative please write me. Note that all the posts and comments on the community FOCUS site are moderated

Happy Canada Day!

Town of Aurora Celebrates, Happy Canada Day 2012

]]> https://livinginaurora.ca/entertainment/canada-day-july-1st-2012-town-of-aurora-celebration-auroras-young-canadians/feed/ 2 Art for the Park, Last Year Designs 2011 https://livinginaurora.ca/aurora/art-for-the-park-last-year-designs-2011/ https://livinginaurora.ca/aurora/art-for-the-park-last-year-designs-2011/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:43:51 +0000 http://livinginaurora.ca/?p=5958 Art for the Park. Little splatter of fresh colors on the picnic tables makes the park even more inviting.

Art in the Park, Town Park, Summer 2011


So this will be the second year now for this event. The other day I looked around at the town’s website and they noted: ‘The Town of Aurora’s Parks & Recreation Services Department invites all Aurora high school students and community groups to participate in our first ever Art for the Park event happening during the spring of 2012.‘

Art in the Park, Town Park, Summer 2011


The first ever Art for the Park. No, no I have the proof from 2011, it is not the first – but second. I went back today and the statement was corrected. However, more was added.

Art in the Park, Town Park, Summer 2011


The interesting part was the Why? part – promoting a sense of pride, providing an opportunity to showcase the talent of up-and-coming community artist, promoting public art, contributing to the beautification of our parks, and decreasing vandalism within our parks.

Art in the Park, Town Park, Summer 2011


The last one, to decrease vandalism within our parks. Never really thought of that. The issue I have with this statement – one may interpret this event as promoting graffiti in the park.

Oops, Art in the Park, Town Park, Summer 2011


After all it is encouraging event for the Aurora youth and great service from the Town of Aurora.

‘The Parks Department will supply all required picnic table boards. The boards will be pre-sanded and will also be pre-drilled for assembly. Tables consist of 3 table top boards and two bench boards. All boards are 6 feet in length by 10 inches wide. When ready for submission, the Parks Department will pick up the picnic table and will coat it with an outdoor sealant to ensure the art withstands the elements.

Art in the Park, Town Park, Summer 2011


The Parks Department will then assemble the table prior to the unveiling of all entries in early June.‘ Source: Town of Aurora

Well, last year 2011 picnic tables will be gone so I thought I showcase some of the tables before the 2012 event. Here are couple more designs I posted before.

Art in the Park, Town Park, Summer 2011

I wonder how the park looks from the birds view.

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