Youth leaders host free skate event

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
News Release

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WHAT: Free Skate Event -Hosted by F.A.C.T. (Facing Addiction Caused by Tobacco), a youth group aged 14-18 who lead youth-related tobacco control initiatives in their communities.

This unique event features a live D.J. taking requests, a graffiti wall, free prizes, and information about the risks of using tobacco industry products. The skate event is specifically for youth between the ages of 12 and 18.

Throughout North Eastern Ontario, other Youth Action Alliance groups are also hosting tobacco awareness events including a ball hockey tournament on Manitoulin Island, and free skate events in Timmins, Temiskaming, Elliot Lake, Wawa and Blind River.

WHERE: West Ferris Arena, 42 Gertrude Street, North Bay

WHEN: Saturday, November 24th, 2007
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To find out more about F.A.C.T. visit www.fummofact.com

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