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Community rallies behind Estevan Public Youth Centre ahead of school supply drive
Having the right supplies can give young people confidence heading into a new school year, but knowing their community is behind them can mean even more. Support from Estevan’s business community is helping youth at the Estevan Public Youth Centre begin the school year through a Drive-by School Supply Drive taking place Monday at the Golden West Radio parking lot from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will support youth in Grades 7 to 12. Supplies can also be purchased and donated at Shoppers Drug Mart, while other local businesses have provided prizes for draws open to everyone who donates. Lindsey Bigsky, executive director of the Estevan Public Youth Centre, joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to discuss the School Supply Drive, the impact of community support and what else is coming up at EPYC. Hear the full conversation below. Your browser does not support the audio element. School Supply Drive details The School Supply Drive takes place Monday, August 24th, at the Golden West Radio parking lot. Donations will be accepted from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., with free coffee available and pizza medium vouchers being randomly handed out every hour thanks to Domino’s Pizza. Everyone who donates can enter two draws: A gift basket from Impressions Gifts, donated by NextAcre Real Estate Two tickets to the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ home game against the Toronto Argonauts on Aug. 29 Additional drop-off opportunities include: Shoppers Drug Mart: Purchase school supplies and donate them on the spot during regular business hours until noon Monday Golden West Radio: Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EPYC: Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Find complete School Supply Drive details here. EPYC Summer Surge 50/50 Tickets for the EPYC Summer Surge 50/50 are $10 each, with sales continuing through Aug. 31. The winner will be announced Sept. 1 through Facebook Live. Purchase Summer Surge 50/50 tickets here. Southern Plains Co-op fundraiser barbecue The EPYC fundraiser barbecue takes place Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Southern Plains Co-op parking lot. Five dollars includes a burger or hot dog and a drink, with all proceeds supporting EPYC. Find the barbecue details through EPYC.