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Art event geared at children

Come out to paint, create, and support KidStart!
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Come out to paint, create, and support KidStart!

The John Howard KidStart mentoring program and Mudsharks Coffee are joining forces to host an afternoon of art and fun for kids ages 4-12. Join us at Mudsharks in Courtenay on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 2-4 p.m. to have a beverage and learn about KidStart while painting on the patio.

This is a chance for kids to get involved in helping other kids. For a $5 fee, they will receive their artistic materials, an art lesson from local artist Tracy Kobus, and the chance to see their work hanging in the Mudsharks gallery for the month of September.

KidStart is a volunteer-based mentoring program offered by The John Howard Society of North Island. It pairs adult mentors with children and youth ages 6-18 who could benefit from building a positive relationship with a buddy, getting out in the community, and having fun.

The event will be topped off with a gallery viewing event, Aug. 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mudsharks to celebrate and share the creative talents of the Valley’s kids. The paintings will then be available for purchase with all proceeds supporting children and youth to participate in KidStart.

Register now for $5 at Mudsharks Coffee on 4th Street and Cliffe to reserve a canvas. For more information, contact KidStart assistant Megan Lawrence at megan@jhsni.bc.ca or 250-338-7341.