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The Ely Community and Youth Recreation Center Project was put together as a partnership between Iron Range Youth in Action and the Ely Parks and Recreation Committee. The proposed facility would meet the needs of both a community center and a place for youth and families to recreate as it would be the hub of a new Park in Ely. The building is 48 ft x 52 ft and it will be sectioned into four areas to include: Deli-Style Restaurant, Lounge, warming area for skaters, and storage area. This community...
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Youth in Action kids, along with community members, St. Louis County Extension, and Commissioner Mike Forsman weeded beds to prepare for planting. The Ely Berm is located between the Ely Cemetery and Public Works Department. The area is being developed to enhance the area with permanent floral/tree beds.
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Hibbing and Virginia Youth In Action students worked on sheetrocking a Habitat House in Hibbing on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
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Cook High School and Virginia High School Youth In Action students have begun working with area contractors on the construction of the Cook Youth Recreation Facility/Community Center. This is a community based project with many volunteers.
Currently, the cement slab has been poured and IRYA youth will be removing the form boards from around the new slab on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 8am to 2pm.
Local contractors will be working with area youth and volunteers to build the walls within the week.
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The Make a Difference Conference is an annual event sponsored by Iron Range Youth in Action. Over 500 students from 15 area high schools attend this event to learn how to make a difference in their communities. Each year, we feature a nationally recognized motivational speaker as our keynote speaker. Attendees have their choice of 9 break-out sessions that they can attend.
The 2010 Conference will feature keynote speaker: Craig Hillier (www.craighillier.com). Craig's approach is fun and upbeat, and he doesn't pretend to have all the answers to all the challenges young people face. However, he does have ideas that can send or keep youth going in a positive direction.
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The Quad Cities Variety Show celebrated its fifth year in production and featured guest appearances and performances by some of the most talented youth from across the Iron Range. The evening full of performances took place on June 1st this year! The evening performances were filled with music, dance, comedy and so much more. Proceeds raised from the Show will help send 40 area Iron Range Youth in Action (IRYA) students to rebuild homes for the victims of Hurricane Katrina this summer...
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The Making Spirits Bright Holiday Drink Contest is a fun community program activity sponsored by Iron Range Youth in Action and the Thunderbird Mall annually. This program activity is a community effort to promote fun alternative nonalcoholic drinks during the holidays. Area youth groups from high schools across the Iron Range and area businesses are given the opportunity to make their own holiday drinks and enter...
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On Wednesday area students from Virginia High School and the Northland Learning Center visited the residents at the Virginia Convalescent Center. From singing Christmas Carols to making Christmas cards and ornaments the Youth in Action students spent quality time getting to know others folks in their community and spreading a little holiday cheer.
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Iron Range Youth in Action members are energetically working on their Chisholm Youth Recreation Facility Renovation Project. We are hoping to provide many safe, educational, and fun opportunities for the youth in and around Chisholm. Chisholm IRYA has identified the Chisholm Youth Facility Renovation Project as a need in the community. Chisholm teens are lacking a place to go and things to do. This project has been a goal for Chisholm youth for the past four years. After Chisholm IRYA members and Chris Ismil...
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"The Shack" is a youth recreation facility that was created by youth from Iron Range Youth in Action and the City of Virginia Youth Council. "The Shack" was formerly known as the "Ridgewood Rink" before it was completely renovated by our area youth. It was a totally dilapidated building in need of total renovation. IRYA members have raised funds in the excess of $20,000 either through fundraising efforts, grants, or donations to make this...
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