PCYC locks up public figures

Umina Beach PCYC will hold its annual fundraising event, Time 4 Kids, at Deepwater Plaza on Saturday, April 21, to celebrate youth week.

The event involves local business leaders and other public figures "doing time" to prevent youth crime.

This year Umina PCYC's "prisoners" include Peter McKeon of Ettalong Bendigo Bank, Jim Bohle of Ettalong IGA, Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Allison Carpenter from Umina PCYC and Darren Smith from Woy Woy Telstra.

During the event, prisoners will be "locked up in a jail cell" which will be outside Lowes store.

They will need to raise $500 "bail" for their release.

Proceeds of the event go towards police programs and repairs, upgrades and purchases for Umina PCYC club activities.

Umina Beach PCYC will also be holding a Spirit of Community Festival from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, April 28, to celebrate 75 years of PCYCs.

It will include entertainment, face painting, food, market stalls, activity demonstrations and workshops, art gallery from local artists and schools, and a community canvas.

The PCYC will also hold an under 18s dance party, 'Imagination' with DJ Mantle.

Email, 30 Mar 2012 Allison Carpenter, Umina Beach PCYC