Public Service Announcement

Youth Mural Unveiling at Bedford Highway and Melody Drive

(Friday, March 23, 2007) – Students from Park West School, Clayton Park Junior High, Fairview Junior High, and Halifax West High School, with the support of HRM Community Recreation, are inviting the community to join them for the official unveiling of their Community Mural on Sunday, March 25, 2007.

The mural, located at the corner of Bedford Highway and Melody Drive, was created as part of the Community Art Pilot Project, an initiative of the Graffiti Management Plan The Community Art Pilot Project brings together youth and emerging urban artists in the creation of murals (and other creative art works) as a deterrent to graffiti vandalism. It also aims to engage young citizens and communities in raising awareness of the strong connections between graffiti management, community art and civic pride.

Mayor Peter Kelly and Councillor Debbie Hum (District 16 - Rockingham - Wentworth) will be in attendance.

Following the unveiling ceremony, community members are invited to gather at Rockingham Community Centre at 1:30 pm to view an Art Show highlighting the youth’s individual works of art and to enjoy a reception in celebration of civic pride.

What:   Community Mural Unveiling, Youth Art Show and Reception

When:   Sunday, March 25, 2007

Time & Place: Youth Mural Unveiling,
                      1 p.m.
                       Corner of Bedford Highway and Melody Drive

                       Reception and Art Show,
                       1:30 pm,
                       Rockingham Community Centre, 199 Bedford Highway

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Heather MacLeod-Baudelot
HRM Community Developer
490-5912