Have you ever had an amazing idea that could benefit Calgary and the world around you but, the project seems out of reach because of those expenses that come with it? Calgary Youth Foundation (CYF) can solve those problems for you. What is the Calgary Youth Foundation? CYF is a youth-driven committee that offers grants…
17th birthdays aren’t that exciting, which I now know. At 16 you can finally drive, 18 you’re legal but 17 is this awkward year where you’re not quite an adult but also don’t qualify as a kid anymore. There are expectations set out as you prepare for adulthood and for some who are graduating like…
You read that correctly… I want to explain my tips and tricks for being a good night owl and how I optimize the later hours of the evening. For many years I have felt pressured to be an early riser and I can definitely see the validity in waking up early and going to…
A combination of great food and tasteful music can brighten anyone’s day or simply fulfill a craving for some yummy handmade foods. Calgary’s Cornerstone Music Café offers this great experience to all who step foot inside. The cozy, laid back atmosphere an attraction for young hipsters and elderly couples alike, and aside from the affordable food items, the café also serves customers…
Hopefully by now you’ve all heard of Youth Week. Seriously, it’s a week of discounts, celebrations, and activities for YOUTH in CALGARY. Yep, that’s right. Those little cards we get from school with our picture that most of us loathe, a.k.a. your student ID, can essentially get you VIP access to the city. When I discovered…
Cozy and inviting inside, Big Cheese is a sure hit. There is no denying poutine, a typically French-Canadian dish of fries slathered in beef gravy topped with Quebec cheese curds, is becoming increasingly popular. Several fast food chains have recently added it to their menus, and it’s hard not to notice a number of “poutineries”…
Who is not a fan of macarons? Delicate, tender and sweet, macarons are a classic French pastry that seriously fulfill your tastebuds. For anybody who has yet to try these adorable cookies, I encourage you to take your first bite this week! As you may have heard, Youth Week is a week long series of events dedicated…
Have you heard of this frozen yogurt franchise that’s sweeping the nation? No? Well, now you have! And you should go out and try some Tutti Frutti for yourself as soon as possible. Those of us who enjoy Tutti Frutti on a regular basis will all attest to how amazing their frozen yogurt is. Each flavour…
“You never know the full story behind the smile that you bring to someone’s face.” – Cristina, 16 & Julie, 17 Come out on Sunday, May 3rd and join us for the last day of Youth Week Calgary at Globe Cinema for a screening of “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” ! Tickets cost only $2, and…
Are you interested in photography and advocating youth culture? If so, then you may have heard about the Youth of YYC Facebook page; an initiative designed to celebrate young individuals whilst promoting Youth Week Calgary. Since the start of this facebook page, we at the Youth Week Steering Committee (the six-person group includes three YAA…
Youth Week has brought Pandemonium Club to life at the Calgary Public Library in Forest Lawn. Several teens attended this after-school event in order to celebrate their love for the City of Bones books! Although I have only read the first book in the Mortal Instruments series, I very much enjoyed it along with the…
Youth Week Calgary! It’s the time of the year where we can go out with friends and enjoy ourselves for free or for a cheap price! This Youth Week, I visited the Boys and Girls Club to view a screening of Back to the Future 2. The Keystone youth program prepared snacks and created a…
This weekend, there will be a youth expo in Cochrane, May 9 – 10 – and even though it technically falls outside of Youth Week Calgary, it’s still considered a Youth Week event. This expo is simply to have fun and showcase the many talents of Cochrane’s youth. The expo was started five years ago…
I attended the Youth Week event Retro Movie Night where we watched Back to the Future 2. However, it was also a throwback to the past because the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary are celebrating their 75th anniversary. Shown above is The Hangar, a Boys & Girls Club space that was constructed back…
As a part of Youth Week Calgary 2014, I had the opportunity to go down to button making at Crowfoot Library. Having no idea what this event would be like, and seeing as how is only had a short duration of an hour (I assume due to library hours of closure), I walked in…