KITCHENER - Every day, young people are involved in meaningful activities in their communities. Kitchener is gearing up to host a number of activities celebrating National Youth Week May 1 to 7, along with the cities of Cambridge and Waterloo.
National Youth Week honours young people in their teenage years who are important assets to their communities across the country, who participate through recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership.
Here are the events in which the City of Kitchener is participating during National Youth Week:

Coffeehouse/open mic night
Friday, May 1, 6-8:30 p.m.
Queen Street Commons
43 Queen St South
Admission: free

Youth Appreciation Night
Friday, May 1, 6-9 p.m.
Centreville Chicopee Community Centre
141 Morgan Ave
Admission: free

Youth week launch: Doon Mobile Skatepark event
Monday, May 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre
150 Pioneer Dr
Admission: free

Youth Night
Tuesday, May 5, 6:30-9 p.m.
Downtown Community Centre
35 Weber St W
Admission: free

Youth drop-in
Tuesday, May 5, 7-10 p.m.
Centreville Chicopee Community Centre
141 Morgan Ave
Admission: free

12th Annual Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) Youth Awards
Wednesday, May 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
Kitchener City Hall Rotunda
Admission: free

Drop-in basketball for young adults (ages 18-24)
Thursday, May 7, 8-10:30 p.m.
Downtown Community Centre
35 Weber St W
Admission: free