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The Funky Monkey Baby Boutique presents its 2nd annual “London Dream Nursery for the Holidays” Giveaway.
This promotion will be giving one inspirational and deserving family in London, the nursery of their dreams just in time for the holidays. Each family must submit an entry that details why they feel they should be selected as the recipient of the Dream Nursery for the Holidays Giveaway. This contest is open to families who are residents of London, Ontario.
Entry forms can be picked up at the Funky Monkey Baby Boutique at 515 Richmond Street or online at www.londondreamnursery.com. The opening date for submissions is October 1st and the last date for submission is December 5, 2008. The winners announcement will be made on December 15th.
TOONIES FOR TUMMIES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Key Objective: To raise money to feed hungry school children in the neediest 1000 Ontario elementary schools as identified by regional school boards.
How: Persuade shoppers to add a Toonie to their grocery bill;
When: Friday October 24th through to Thursday November 6th;
Where: 1000 participating grocery stores in Ontario;
Why: 1 in 5 school children go hungry every day. With your support, we are now feeding 75,000 children a day in 1000 Ontario schools.
Every dollar raised goes back into the budgets for school food. Schools qualify for help by registering with Breakfast for Learning @ www.breakfastforlearning.ca. The cost of advertising, store kits and administration is funded by The Grocery Foundation from other sources, and not from Toonie donations.
Do Donations Raised Stay in Each Store’s Area?
Yes. We are able to track donations by store and every effort is made to allocate 100% of a store’s donation back to a school in that store’s community. While very unlikely, if there is not a school right in a store’s community, the donations raised will be allocated to a school in a nearby community.
John McNeil, Executive Director
The Grocery Foundation
(416) 515-0845
Email: john@groceryfoundation.com
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation / CIBC Run for the Cure Pink Christmas Tree in Victoria Park
For the first time the CBCF/CIBC Run for the Cure, London will be having a "pink" Christmas tree in Victoria Park.
We are selling pink bulbs to light this tree, which will represent a beacon of hope for a future without breast cancer.
You can show your support by purchasing a bulb in honour or memory of a loved one, for just $5.00. We can send a card to the individual indicating you have purchased a bulb and telling them where the "pink" Christmas Tree is located in Victoria Park. What a wonderful gift!
For more information or to purchase a bulb, email londoncbcf@gmail.com or call (519)471-8777
(special thanks to Redbourne for making this initiative possible!)
Chunity Fundraiser for Mission Services of London
Since age 9, Christine has held a birthday fundraiser for The Children’s Hospital, Birthright and Women’s Community House. Christine Crowe’ s Becoming a Teenager… and she wants you to help her celebrate! On Tuesday January 20, 2009 Christine is back on a mission… for Mission Services of London
DATE: Tuesday January 20, 2009 5:00pm onwards
The Lamplighter Inn, Crystal Ballroom
591 Wellington Road South
London, Ontario
Tickets $70 - Available at Mission Services of London, 415 Hamilton Rd. For more Information please call 519-433-2807 or 519-659-8799
Alzheimer Society Information and Discussion Groups
The Alzheimer Society of Oxford offers monthly Information and Discussion groups in Woodstock, Ingersoll, and Tillsonburg, for family members and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. The group meetings allow participants to openly discuss their feelings, experiences and fears in a confidential, non-judgmental atmosphere, while gaining emotional support, sharing information on day-to-day practical issues, and resources.
For further information about group meeting dates and times, or individual support, please call Judi (519) 421-2466.
Alzheimer Society of Oxford: Caring At Home
A three week course designed for family and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Our series will include the following topics: An overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, responding to changes in communication skills, supporting changes in cognitive abilities and activities of daily living, reducing safety risks.
CCAC Board Room 1147 Dundas St., Woodstock
Tues. Nov. 4, 11, 25 from 10 am to 12 noon
For further information or to register, please call Beth at 519-421-2466
Learning about Memory Loss
A two week course for people worrying about, or recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive losses, dementia from strokes, Lewy Body Syndrome, Pick’s Disease, fronto-temporal dementia, and other related dementias, and their families. Our course will review memory loss and dementia, the importance of communication, medications and treatment options and getting your affairs in order.
North Broadway Baptist Church, 6 North St. E., Tillsonburg.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1:30-3:30 pm
Tuesday. Nov. 11, 1:30–3:30 pm
For further information or to register, please call Carolyn, 519-421-2466
The Lambeth United Church Holly Berry Bazaar and Craft Sale
The Lambeth United Church , 4268 Colonel Talbot Road is holding a Holly Berry Bazaar and Craft Sale, November 15, 2008, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. For more information, call 519 471-7865 or email tookhouse@sympatico.ca.
Single Women in Motherhood Training Program
Join the Single Women in Motherhood Training Program every second and fourth Monday of every month. It's a free two-part program consisting of Life Skills Workshops and Individual Life Coaching. For more information contact Ann-Marie Ricketts at (519) 432-5454.
ST THOMAS COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fundraiser
November 8, 2008 9am-5pm come out to Browse and Shop for FREE (Start your Christmas Shopping!) Vendors who have said they will participate: Cut N Paste, Tupperware, Creative Memories, Epicure Selections, Home Interiors, Stampin Up, Home Interiors, Close to My Heart, And more to come! Great Door Prizes to be Won! There will be games for the kids, a lunch room and more! Or come to Scrapbook for the Day $30 if registering by October 18, 2008 $40 for after October 18, 2008 (payment for the crop is non-refundable).
For more details contact_us@scrapbookingoasis.com or 519-488-5107 please leave a message. Tickets for the crop can also be purchased at Cut N Paste
Venue: ST THOMAS COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
77 Fairview Ave St Thomas, ON
Delaware Lioness Club 19th Annual Craft Show
Sunday November 16, 2008 10am - 3pm, Delaware Community Centre Delaware
For more information contact Christine Mann at golfer_chris@hotmail.com or 519-652-3336
St. George’s Anglican Church annual CANDY CANE BAZAAR
Date: Saturday November 15th, 2008
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, LUNCH SERVED 11:30 am
Place: ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – 227 Wharncliffe Rd. N., London
Featuring: BAKING, CANDY, BOUTIQUE/DECORATIONS, BOOKS/TAPES/RECORDS/CD’S, TREASURES/JEWELLERY, WHITE ELEPHANT COUNTRY CUPBOARD, KNITTING/SEWING AND MUCH MORE!!!
For more information contact Christine Fortner @ 519-438-2994 or stgeorge@rogers.com
It's in Our Jeans to Give Clothing Drive
Name of Charity: My Sister's Place
Contact: Liisa Sheldrick
Email Address: liisa@honey.on.ca
Phone Number: 519-679-6755
Date: Now until November 15, 2008
It's in Our Jeans to Give, second annual clothing drive. Again this year, Saffron Road is collecting gently used jeans and donating them to My Sister's Place. Saffron Road is continuing the tradition of displaying the donated jeans in the window of the Richmond Row boutique. The first donation, a pair of blue jeans and a pair of red jeans from Feist, will be in the window today, waiting for more donations to join them.
Multi-Cultural Bazaar
Name of Charity: London Mosque
Contact: Manar Ihdeib (Social Committee)
Email Address: mihdeib@yahoo.com
Phone Number: (519)474-4529
Date: Saturday November29th,2008
Enjoy delicious food and dessert from 10 different communities. Come and join us at our annual Multi-Cultural Bazaar on Saturday November 29th, 2008 from 12-6 pm. The London Muslim Mosque - 151 Oxford Street West (east of Platt's Lane)
Friends of the Civic Garden Complex Christmas Workshop
Name of Charity: Friends of the Civic Garden Complex
Contact: Gail Dimson
Website: www.friendslcgc.com
Phone: 519-471-4746
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008
XMAS WORKSHOP - make your own centre piece
Sunday, December 7, 2008
1pm - Civic Garden Complex - 625 Springbank Drive, London
Adult $10.00 (6"base)
Children (8-16 years of age) $10 6"base or $5 31/4" base
Pre-register at the Civic Garden Complex Monday to Friday noon to 3pm and Sunday 1-4pm OR call 519-471-4746
Holiday Fantasy of Lights
Email: tbendel@rogers.com
Phone: 519-207-0462
Date: Starting Nov 28th/08
Christmas Displays - the Fantasy of Lights only runs for one month. It ends on News Years Eve.