Two non-profits come together for youth of Frontenac County

Don Amos | May 19, 2011

Northern Frontenac CommunityServices (NFCS) and the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows of Harrowsmith are working together to offer a county-wide video dance, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Frontenac Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Road in Piccadilly just north of Verona.

The D.J., Sound on Sound Productions will be bringing two 9' x 12' screens along with special effects, lasers and lights, and a canteen will be on site to enhance the evening for the youth. 

Both organizations are very excited to be offering this dance to the youth of the region. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6.00 per person and the dance is open to youth aged 9 to 15. 

Proceeds from this event will be split 50/50 between the two organizations to continue to offer programs and services in the County of Frontenac. 

The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows of Harrowsmith host youth dances every two weeks at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, and NFCS has been offering dances to youth in the Northern part of the County out of Sharbot Lake every 2 months. 

Both organizations came together in the winter to discuss the possibility of offering a county wide dance for the youth of the region.  With much enthusiasm, and willingness to partner, the end result is an opportunity for youth to come together and enjoy the evening in a safe and fun location.

A venue had to be picked that was big enough to hold the anticipated number of youth coming, and it was decided that the Frontenac Arena was large enough to host.  Rink Manager, Jim Stinson, was very willing to assist in this venture and made sure that the rink was available the night that was needed. 

Northern Frontenac Community Services delivers a wide array of programs and services for children, youth, adults and seniors.  It operates an Ontario Early Years Centre for children and families and it has a licensed child care centre for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school aged children.  At our Adult Services building, there are programs and services for seniors, family and individual counseling, and support for at risk adults.  The organization also operates Frontenac Transportation System to assist families and individuals who require support with transportation needs.