Warm times ahead

THE great ‘thaw’ is happening for young people between 20 September and 1 October.
Yarra Ranges Youth Services has put together an action-packed “Thaw Out” package for the September school holidays.
Activities include Dark Zone laser games in Box Hill, a Zumba class at Yarra Junction, a trip to Melbourne Zoo, a photography workshop, op-shop tour, introduction to self defence, Upwey acoustic gig, learn to skateboard session at Yarra Junction, horse riding at Christmas Hills, Masterchef at Belgrave, a South African adventure at Warburton and also at Healesville, trout fishing at Macclesfield and the Elevate festival at Yarra Junction.
There is also a free outdoor youth event on 24 September, featuring local musicians and artists creating a new work for the skate park.
Some activities are free with others costing a maximum of $12. Transport is available and the program is available to young people aged 12 to 25.
Yarra Ranges councillor Samantha Dunn urged young people to log on to www.yrys.com or phone Youth Services on 9294 6716 for full details.