The Portage Friendship Centre is hosting a car wash and BBQ Friday. Parent/Child Coordinator Rochelle Campbell says proceeds from this event will go toward the Centre's summer youth program, noting all funds support the daily activities they do with the kids throughout the season. Campbell says these include day trips to Winnipeg to watch the Goldeyes or the Blue Bombers, as well as weekend camping trips to places like Spruce Woods.

She notes their youth program is important for the community because the children learn how to respect people and Mother Nature. Campbell adds she believes once you start working with youth at an early age, they'll carry on as adults to be respectful of everyone and to remember that we're all here because of Mother Nature. The car wash and BBQ will be held in the parking lot just north of the Portage Friendship Centre, and everyone is welcome. Friday's event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.