Youth centre celebration brings community together
Horse-drawn wagon rides and a barbecue highlighted the celebration of Drayton Youth Centre’s 15th year of operation on Oct. 17.
The Mapleton community responded, as large crowds filled the street in downtown Drayton.
“We are celebrating not only the generosity of the community but a community of great volunteers Many have given of their time,” said Calvin Martin.
“The organization simply could not exist without such a great group of volunteers, past and present. So many have contributed, and for each we are very grateful.”
The main attraction, horse-drawn wagon rides, continued until well into the evening. Each tour was filled to capacity.
St. Jacobs Horse Drawn Tours employee Nelson Kuepfer said, “No matter where we go, people are drawn to the horses. Mickey and Duke have been a team of pullers for eight years. They love to work.”
Volunteers manning the barbecues were kept busy throughout the evening. Inside the centre, youth and adults alike enjoyed video games, played pool and socialized.
Youth centre organizers were extremely pleased with the turnout.
On Nov. 14 and 15, The youth centre will host a fundraising hockey tournament at the PMD arena, with 12 men’s teams competing.
