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Kawartha Arts Festival
Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds - Sep 5, 2010
The Kawartha Arts Festival is a fine art sale with over 100 artists & 2000 original paintings and sculptures, tin ware, glass, pottery, jewelry, and woodcarving. Visit the festival today from 10AM-5PM to talk to the artists and buy original art in this one of a kind show. There is free admission, door prizes with a donation at the door set-up, artist demonstrations, a 'young at art' display and yummy refreshments. This event is also wheelchair accessible.
| | Giant Flea Market
Canadian Tire Parking Lot, 441 Gibb Street, Oshawa - Sep 6, 2010
From 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. there will be a GIANT United Commercial Travellers Flea Market Sale with vendors sell preserves, sausage, smoked meats, candy, fresh fruit and vegetables, children's, men and women's clothing and accessories, collectibles, kitchen wares, music, books, and there is something for everyone. Proceeds will go to various Charities.
| | 2nd Annual Labour Day BBQ
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43-471, Simcoe Street South - Sep 6, 2010
Join the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43-471 for the 2nd Annual Labour Day BBQ! From 2-6PM bring out the whole family for a delicious BBQ and some really fun activities. There will be an exotic reptile zoo and kids will be able to get their photo taken with some cool and crazy reptiles! As well as music by the Black Fly Boogie Band, lots of prizes and great food, for only $2! Come on out and support your Legion branch!
| | Ajax Pickering Navy League REGISTRATION NIGHT
48 Exeter Road, Ajax - Sep 7, 2010
Come on out and check out Durham's Best Kept Secret! Navy League is for boys and girls ages 9 to 12. Being a cadet builds self-confidence, fosters leadership, develops a sense of community and self respect. Learn to play an instrument, go to camp, join the first aid team, compete in semaphore and a whole lot more.
MAKE FREINDSHIPS that can last a lifetime.
Be all that you can be and join this September 7, 2010 between 6:30PM and 9:00PM
| | Welcome Back BBQ
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, 43 John Street W - Sep 7, 2010
Seniors ages 55+ you can join the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres John Street Branch tonight from 6-8PM for their 'Welcome Back BBQ'. For only $7 you can have a delicious hot dog or hamburger and a drink!
| | Ajax Pickering Harwood Sea Cadet Registration Night!
48 Exeter Road, Ajax - Sep 8, 2010
Are you ready for the adventure? Sea Cadets is for boys and girls ages 12 to 18. Being a cadet builds self-confidence, fosters leadership, develops a sense of community and self respect. As a Sea Cadet you can learn to sail, join the band, travel, go to camp, join the drill or gyn and shears team.
MAKE FREINDSHIPS that can last a lifetime.
Be all that you can be and join this September 8, 2010 between 6:30PM and 9:00PM
| | Country Town Singers - New Members Wanted
Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre - Sep 8, 2010
Auditions for new members, especially tenor, bass and alto voices, are being held at 7:30PM on tonight at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre on the North-East corner of Brock & Burns. Auditionees will sing with the choir through a rehearsal and at the end of the rehearsal they stay to audition by singing one of the songs rehearsed earlier in the evening. For more information call 905-434-2758
| | Blood Donor Clinic
Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry - Sep 8, 2010
Blood, it's in you to give! The Scugog Community Centre is hosting a Blood Donor Clinic from 1-7:30PM. Call 1-888-2-Donate to book an appointment, or check out www.blood.ca for more information.
| | Fibre Friends Needlecraft Circle
Oshawa Public Libraries McLaughlin Branch - Sep 8, 2010
Drop in at 'Fibre Friends', tonight at 6PM. It's a fun needlecraft circle open to anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or any other transportable needlework. Bring along your current project to get some new ideas and enjoy the company of others who share your interests. This is a free drop in program for teens and adults.
| | 'Walk the Walk' Value Village Fashion Show
Value Village, 1199 Ritson Road North, Oshawa - Sep 8, 2010
Come 'walk the walk' for a cause tonight from 5-7PM at the Value Village fashion show preview event to benefit its signature nonprofit partner, the Canadian Diabetes Association. Value Village provides the Canadian Diabetes Association with a steady stream of funding for its vital programs. Anyone who brings a gently used item as a donation to support the Canadian Diabetes Association will have a chance to win great prizes!
| | Join the Ski Patrol
Real Canadian Superstore, Upstairs, NW Corner of Brock & Taunton, Whitby - Sep 9, 2010
The Canadian Ski Patrol is recruiting skiers and boarders! Join them at the recruitment night, tonight from 7-9:30PM. Come find out how you can get involved, and sign up for their first aid courses. The courses will run on September 14th in Oshawa, 16th in Ajax and 19th in Peterborough. For more information and to register visit www.kawartha.skipatrol.ca
| | Bottle & Can Returns for the 'Weekend to End Women's Cancers'
Throughout Durham - Sep 9, 2010
Charity Returns! If you have any empty bottles or cans there is a complimentary pick-up happening to benefit the 'Weekend To End Women's Cancers'. Collections will happen all over Durham. Just email Ashley at ladypi_007@hotmail.com by Sept. 9th!
| | Chocolate Olympics
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch - Sep 9, 2010
Calling all chocolate lovers! Tonight at 6:30PM, is your chance to try many kinds of chocolate and even vote on your favourite! Come to the Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch for some fun games, prizes, and of course – chocolate! YUM! This is a free event for teens ages 12-18, with limited registration at any branch. Sign up today! For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call 905-579-6111
| | Meet, Greet & Silent Auction featuring signed Lighthouse photo, DVD and T-Shirt
Shoeless Joe's - 5 Winchester East, Brooklin - Sep 9, 2010
Come out and meet with Tracy Hanson on Thursday September 9th at 7PM. Running for Local Councillor in Whitby's North Ward, it will be an evening of great food and live music.
Special silent auction featuring a signed photo, DVD and T-Shirt donated by Canadian rock legends ”Lighthouse”.
Tickets available at door $20 www.TracyHanson.ca
| | Bingo Bonanza
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres, 43 John Street West - Sep 9, 2010
Seniors ages 55+, are welcome to come play Bingo from 5-8:30PM tonight at the Oshawa Seniors Centre. 15 games will be guaranteed as well as a jackpot game. It's going to be lots of fun!
| | Orono Fair
Orono Fairgrounds - Sep 9, 2010
Come and meet old friends and make new friends at the Orono Fair from September 9th-12th! Tonight is family night, which means 2 for 1 admission, live pro wrestling, and toonie rides in the midway. There will be agricultural activities all weekend long, cooking demonstrations, a visit from Jungle Cat World, a demolition derby, truck-n-tractor pull, horse shows, live bands, dancing, a pet show, talent show, and a fair parade! The fair will be open tonight from 5PM-10PM. For more information visit www.oronofair.com
| | Orono Fair
Oronof Fairgrounds - Sep 10, 2010
Come and meet old friends and make new friends at the Orono Fair from September 9th-12th! There will be agricultural activities all weekend long, cooking demonstrations, a visit from Jungle Cat World, a demolition derby, truck-n-tractor pull, horse shows, live bands, dancing, a pet show, talent show, and a fair parade! The fair will be open today from 9AM-11PM. For more information visit www.oronofair.com
| | Zumba For Shelter
McLean Community Centre. 95 Magill Drive, Ajax - Sep 10, 2010
Tonight from 6-8PM at the McLean Community Centre gym come on out and have fun, Zumba style! make a minimum donation of $20 to take a 1.5 hour Zumba dance fitness class, and enjoy complimentary refreshments, door and raffle prizes! Please register by September 7th at www.cycleforshelter.com
| | Oshawa Ribfest
Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Sep 10, 2010
Rotary Club of Oshawa’s hugely popular Ribfest returns to beautiful Lakeview Park on September 10th, 11th and 12th. Enjoy fabulous ribs, the children’s midway & activities, a beverage tent and great free entertainment. As always, admission and parking are free. All proceeds from Ribfest go to support the Rotary Club of Oshawa’s children and youth activities in our community. www.oshawaribfest.com
| | 146th Annual Uxbridge Fall Fair
Elgin Park, Uxbridge - Sep 10, 2010
It's time for the 146th Annual Uxbridge Fall Fair! Come horse around the 'neigh'bourhood for the weekend and partake in fun family activities. There's lots to see and do, starting today at 5PM with the midway games, the tractor pull and live entertainment. The fun continues all weekend-Saturday the 11th & Sunday the 12th too! Tickets are $7, kids are free! For more information check out www.uxbridge.com
| | Pancake Breakfast @ Ribfest
Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is serving a delicious pancake breakfast today and tomorrow from 8:30AM until noon at the Rotary Ribfest. The cost will be $4.50 for pancakes and sausage/or/ back bacon and it can
supersized for a little more! Coffee will also be available for $1.50. Come get the most important (and tastiest) meal of the day and help support the Rotary Club.
| | Brooklin Harvest Festival
Downtown Brooklin Grass Park, Winchester Rd At Durham St. - Sep 11, 2010
Come celebrate Brooklin's Annual Harvest Festival! From 10-4PM it's a good old fashioned family fun day with crafts, games, horse drawn wagon rides, a wildlife display, interactive karaoke, and live entertainment! Come early and get a yummy pancake breakfast from the Lions Club. There will also be the first annual 'Senior Fest' and 'Youth Fest' happening this year. For more information check out www.downtownbrooklin.ca
| | Port Perry Carbon Neutral Half Marathon/5K
Port Perry - Sep 11, 2010
Canada’s Only Carbon Neutral Run
Highlights
$10,000 in Giveaways
$5000 Grand Prize Draw
Credit Card flash drive medals
Free one night camping at the race site
Free Spaghetti dinner, after race
Exciting Virtual Race Kit
$500 cash payout overall winners
Record Low Entry Fee
Join the hundreds of participants who will be demonstrating that environmental sustainable practices can make a difference one light step at a time.
www.portperryrun.ca
| | Public Plant Sale as part of the Harvest Festival
Grass Park, in downtown Brooklin - Sep 11, 2010
Novice and expert members of the Brooklin Horiticultural Society (Garden Club) will bring healthy plant specimends to sell at this perfect planting time of year.
Visit as part of the THE HARVEST FESTIVAL For more info see our web site @ www.brooklin.org/hort/events.html or call Cheryl Penner at home 905-665-6316 or cheryl.penner@sympatico.ca
| | Durham Walk for Lupus, Fun Fair and Silent Auction
Rotary Sunrise Park, Whibty Lake 269 Water Street - Sep 11, 2010
Come join the Durham Walk for Lupus, Fun Fair & Silent Auction from 10-2PM in Rotary Sunrise Park by the Whitby Lake. For more information contact Shannon Crawford TEL: 905-697-2941 or visit www.durhamwalkforlupus.com
| | Fish Fry
Canadian Corps, 142 Athol St. Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
On Sept 11th the Canadian Corps will be hosting a delicious Fish Fry for the entire community to come out and enjoy. It will start at 1PM, and the fun continues until closing
| | JCI Durham Challenge
Durham - Sep 11, 2010
The JCI Durham Challenge is the region’s newest, and most fun adventure challenge. This is an Amazing Race style competition. Teams will be performing a variety of challenges at checkpoints through Durham and return to the finish line as fast as they can. The challenges are based on skills, knowledge, logic and endurance. This event will take place on September 11, at 10:00 am and will wrap up about 4:00 pm. All efforts will be to help raise funds for Eastview Boys and Girls Club. For more information contact info@jciwhitby.com or visit www.jciwhitby.com
| | Milliken Children's Festival
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Hwy 7 and Warden Avenue - Sep 11, 2010
Bring the kids out for a day of fun at the Milliken Children's Festival! It's a free children's event going on today from 10-6PM with local community booths filled with exciting activities like face painting, arts and crafts, stage entertainment, sports and more. For even more fun, get the kids a $5 pass to play all day at extra fun booths with inflatables, mini-circuit, rock climbing, mini putt, petting zone and much more!
| | Hit The Ball For Haiti
Lyndebrook Golf Course, Brooklin - Sep 11, 2010
Come hit the ball for Haiti! Play a fun game of golf with friends at the Lyndebrook Golf Course with all the proceeds from this event going toward the Haiti earthquake relief and the rebuilding and reconstruction of the ICC's Grace Children's Hospital which has been serving the Delmas community in Port-au-Prince for over 40 years. Registration is at 7AM, and you can play until you are tired of golfing! If 7AM is too early, feel free to show up later! There will be a complementary breakfast (croissants, muffins, juices) and a lasagne lunch will be provided. Enrollment is free, just check out www.internationalchildcare.org/events or call 1-888-722-4453
| | Bid Euchre Party
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, 150 Beatrice Street East - Sep 11, 2010
Seniors ages 55+, from 1:30-4:30PM you are welcome to come and enjoy an afternoon playing games of bid euchre for only $5. There will be prizes and refreshments!
| | Orono Fair
Orono Fairgrounds - Sep 11, 2010
Come and meet old friends and make new friends at the Orono Fair from September 9th-12th! Tonight is family night, which means 2 for 1 admission, live pro wrestling, and toonie rides in the midway. There will be agricultural activities all weekend long, cooking demonstrations, a visit from Jungle Cat World, a demolition derby, truck-n-tractor pull, horse shows, live bands, dancing, a pet show, talent show, and a fair parade! The fair will be open today from 9AM-10PM. For more information visit www.oronofair.com
| | Mini Winners Walk of Hope for Ovarian Cancer
Rotary Park, Ajax - Sep 11, 2010
Come help fight against ovarian cancer at the 'Mini Winners Walk of Hope' at Ajax Rotary Park. It's a 2.5 or 5KM walk to raise money for cancer research and support for those who are affected. Registration begins at 9AM, and the walk starts at 10AM. For more information or other 'Walk of Hope' locations, check out www.winnerswalkofhope.ca.
| | Columbus Community United Church's 34th Annual Yard Sale
Columbus Community United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
The Columbus Community United Church is hosting their 34th Annual Yard Sale! From 8AM-3PM come shop of gently used household items, electronics, books, toys, and clothing, with all proceeds going to the church.
| | STARS Fitness & Gymnastics Open House
STARS, 340 Marwood Drive, Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
Come on out for the Open House STARS Fitness & Gymnastics Open House! From 11AM until 2PM come see some fun activities in action, take a tour of the facilities, watch demonstrations and enjoy refreshments. There will also be a chance to win great prizes. STARS Fitness & Gymnastics is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing quality recreational gymnastics and fitness programs to its members. We offer classes from ages one to adult. The only cost is to register in a program, which will help to keep the gym open to the public.
For more information call (905) 576-9517 or check out www.starsfitgym.com
| | Taste and Diversity Festival
Holy Family Parish, 91 Ribblesdale dr, Whitby - Sep 11, 2010
Holy Family Church is celebrating a Taste Festival on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Visitors will be able to sample food and beverages from a variety of countries. The event also features various activities organized by the church's Youth Spirit group. Mayor Pat Perkins will be on hand to award prizes for Fiesta Princess and best exhibit and the winners of the My Heritage essay contest. For more information, visit. www.holyfamilywhitby.ca.
| | Humane Society Fundraiser
Redman's Crossroads, Corner of 7A & Island Rd., Port Perry - Sep 11, 2010
The Humane Society will be at Redman's Crossroads today from 10AM until 6PM. Stop by and make a donation to the Humane Society to rebuild their shelter!
| | Wyatt's Warriors @ The Brooklin Harvest Festival
Downtown Brooklin Grass Park, Winchester Rd At Durham St. - Sep 11, 2010
Wyatt's Warriors will have a booth at the Harvest Festival in Brooklin today from 10AM-3:30PM, where they will spread awareness about Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) and sell some of their great warrior gear! Anyone can come out and grab a brochures available for those interested in learning more about CHD. There will also be fun and crafts for the kids! Come on out for a beautiful day outside and lots of fun while learning about CHD.
| | Feed the Need in Durham @ North Oshawa Farmers Market
Oshawa Legends Centre West Parling Lot - Sep 11, 2010
Come to the North Oshawa Farmer's Market this Saturday the 11th, from 9AM-2PM where Feed the Need in Durham will be on-site to inform the public about their mission. Feed the Need in Durham is a non-profit, charitable organization that is fighting to end hunger right here in Durham Region.
| | 44th Annual Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival
Kleinburg, Islington and Major Mackenzie, (north-west corner of Vaughan) - Sep 11, 2010
Deep in history and tradition, the annual Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival, celebrating 44 years, returns in the lovely heritage village of Kleinburg.People come from far and wide to one the largest outdoor craft festivals! In addition to quality crafts of every possible description, there is entertainment all day long, food booths, a children’s area, old tyme activities and even a parade. For many the highlight is a unique Queen Contest, where “young ladies” call a hog, flip pancakes, hammer nails and even milk a cow. Gates are open from 9AM-6PM, parking facilities are available for only $2, and the site is wheelchair accessible. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and youth, and $2 for children between the ages of 2 and 12. Everyone in pioneer period costume is admitted FREE! Please join the residents of Kleinburg and Area for a fun-filled day with good food, unique crafts, artisans and demonstrators, and great entertainment for the entire family.
| | Tour a Canadian Warship
West Warf, at the foot of Simcoe Street, Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
Calling the next generation of Sailors! Come tour a Canadian Warship! Visit today from 9AM-Noon and from 2PM-6PM. For details call 1-800-856-8488 or check out www.forces.ca
| | 34th Annual Columbus Church Yard Sale
Columbus Community United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
Come shop for gently used, second hand items at the 34th Annual Columbus Church Fundraiser from 8AM-3PM. This event is an annual fund-raiser which is in its 34th year and the proceeds go toward the church operation and maintenance. YOu can even purchase a booth to sell your items, for $20, which will also be donated to the church.
| | 34th Annual Columbus Church Yard Sale
Columbus Community United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
Come shop for gently used, second hand items at the 34th Annual Columbus Church Fundraiser from 8AM-3PM. This event is an annual fund-raiser which is in its 34th year and the proceeds go toward the church operation and maintenance. You can even purchase a booth to sell your items, for $20, which will also be donated to the church.
| | Humane Society Antique Fair
Redman's Crossroads Antique Barn, Port Perry - Sep 11, 2010
Come out to the Antique Fair from 10-6PM and purchase great items with 10% of all proceeds from sales that day will be going to the Humane Society of Durham Region's shelter rebuilding project. You can find yourself a special treasure and help the Humane Society at the same time!
| | Yard Sale and Bake Sale
Club Loreley, 389 Dean Ave, Oshawa - Sep 11, 2010
The Loreley Singers are holding a yard and bake sale fundraiser for their choir from 9AM until 1PM. Come get delicious treats and great deals on gently used second hand items. For details contact Olaf Rudolaf at 905 436 1607.
| | Fall Garden Glory Tour
Clarington, for locations, call 905-623-2261 - Sep 11, 2010
Get into the spirt of fall and check out Fall Garden Glory Tour from 9AM-4PM. It's a great tour featuring beautiful fall flowers and colours! There will also be work done by various artisans on display along the tour. Tickets are only $20 which will include a box lunch, booklet and map. To get your tickets go to Van
Belle's in Courtice, Rekker Gardens in Bowmanville, Algoma Orchards in Newcastle or by calling 905-623-2261. Visa and Mastercard accepted. All proceeds from this will go to Community Care Durham-Clarington and the Bowmanville Horticultural Society.
| | Royal Canadian Legion Heritage Day
Whitby Legion, 117 Byron Street, Whitby - Sep 11, 2010
Come join the Whitby Legion for their annual 'Heritage Day' on September 18th! They will be serving a scrambled egg breakfast with all the fixings from 9AM-11AM and from 11AM-8PM a BBQ lunch and dinner! There will also be live entertainment from a 12 piece swing band from 1PM until 3PM, and 'Rockin Roy' will play from 3PM until close! It will be a great day for everyone, and a fun way to support the legion. To be a part of all the fun, please visit the Legion bar to sign up before September 11th.
| | Alzheimer's Society's 15th Annual Coffee Break at Dennys
Dennys. 75 Consumers Drive in Whitby - Sep 11, 2010
The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is hosting its '15th Annual Coffee Break' today from 8AM to 11AM. Come on out and have your coffee poured by Oshawa Mayor John Gray, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, and Whitby Councillors Shirley Scott and Lorne Coe. Donations for every cup poured will benefit Durham Region Alzheimer Society’s programs and services. For more information call 1- 888-301-1106 or email info@alzheimerdurham.com or visit www.alzheimerdurham.com.
| | Mini Winners Walk of Hope for Ovarian Cancer-Orono
Orono Park, 61 Princess St, Orono - Sep 12, 2010
Come help fight against ovarian cancer at the 'Mini Winners Walk of Hope' in Orono. The walk will go from Orono Park to Orono Crown Landsat. It's a 2.5 or 5KM walk to raise money for cancer research and support for those who are affected. Registration begins at 8AM, and the walk starts at 9AM. For more information or other 'Walk of Hope' locations, check out www.winnerswalkofhope.ca or email Lisa at lmr@geekgirlmedia.ca
| | Tour a Canadian Warship
West Warf, at the foot of Simcoe Street, Oshawa - Sep 12, 2010
Calling the next generation of Sailors! Come tour a Canadian Warship! Visit today from 9AM-Noon and from 2PM-6PM. For details call 1-800-856-8488 or check out www.forces.ca
| | Charles Best Diabetes Centre Walkathon
Heydenshore Park, Whitby - Sep 12, 2010
The Charles Best Diabetes Centre Walkathon is a great family fun day happening today in Heydenshore Park from 10AM-4PM. It will start with a fundraiser walk for the Diabetes Centre, followed by a day of fun in the park with activities such as a rock climbing wall, bouncing castles, face painting, barbecue lunch and so more. The fundraising efforts from this event will primarily go to the children's programs at the centre, so come on out and do it for the kids! For more information check out www.charleshbest.com
| | Orono Fair
Orono Fairgrounds - Sep 12, 2010
Come and meet old friends and make new friends at the Orono Fair from September 9th-12th! Tonight is family night, which means 2 for 1 admission, live pro wrestling, and toonie rides in the midway. There will be agricultural activities all weekend long, cooking demonstrations, a visit from Jungle Cat World, a demolition derby, truck-n-tractor pull, horse shows, live bands, dancing, a pet show, talent show, and a fair parade! The fair will be open today from 9AM-5PM. For more information visit www.oronofair.com
| | Durham Parkinson SuperWalk
Rotary Park, Lake Driveway West, Ajax - Sep 12, 2010
Put your walking shoes on and get ready to walk for a great cause! The Durham Parkinson SuperWalk is coming to Ajax Rotary park and from noon until 2PM, you can do your part to help raise funds for Parkinson Disease. This is a great family-friendly event, with participants ranging from infancy on. There will be yummy refreshments and amazing prizes to be won! For more information call 416.227.1200 or check out www.parkinson.ca
| | Parkinson SuperWalk 2010
Rotary Park, 177 Lake Driveway West, Ajax - Sep 12, 2010
Join the 20th anniversary of Parkinson SuperWalk, and help Parkinson Society Canada reach its goal of raising $3 million towards research, advocacy and education for those living with Parkinson's. The Durham Region SuperWalk will take place today in Rotary Park, with registration beginning at 12 pm. For more information, to register or sponsor a walker please visit www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or call 1-800-565-3000.
| | The Abilities Church 1st Year Anniversary Celebration
Abilities Church, 190 Railside Road (3 lights west of Victoria Park Ave, off of Lawrence Ave.) - Sep 12, 2010
Wow! It's already been one year since the launch of 'The Abilities Church'. They have had an incredible year filled with exciting concerts, guest speakers, media/press interviews/stories, partnerships, mobile events and special community events. Please mark your calendars today and make plans to attend their 1st year anniversary celebration tonight from 6-8PM! There will be a guest speaker, and special music by The Abilities Worship Band and special guests. THere is free admission and refreshments will be provided. For more information please check out www.abilitieschurch.org
| | 2010 Oshawa Celebrity Baseball
Alexandra Park, Buckingham Avenue, Oshawa - Sep 12, 2010
Come see the NHL Alumni vs. the Oshawa Celebrity All-stars at the '2010 Oshawa Celebrity Baseball' game! Today at 2PM they will play to raise funds for Camp Maple Leaf! For over 40 years Camp maple Leaf has offered the leadership that was necessary in order to offer a quality summer experience to children who, due to financial barriers, would not otherwise have been able to attend summer camp. See your favorite local celebrities play and help support a good cause. For tickets call 1-877-431-0685
| | Pancake Breakfast @ Ribfest
Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Sep 12, 2010
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is serving a delicious pancake breakfast today from 8:30Am until noon at the Rotary Ribfest. The cost will be $4.50 for pancakes and sausage/or/ back bacon and it can
supersized for a little more! Coffee will also be available for $1.50. Come get the most important (and tastiest) meal of the day and help support the Rotary Club.
| | 146th Annual Uxbridge Fall Fair
Elgin Park, Uxbridge - Sep 12, 2010
It's time for the 146th Annual Uxbridge Fall Fair! Come horse around the 'neigh'bourhood for the weekend and partake in fun family activities. There's lots to see and do with the midway games, the tractor pull and live entertainment. The fun is happening all weekend long, today from 10AM-9PM and Sunday the 12th from 9AM until 5PM! Tickets are $7, kids are free! For more information check out www.uxbridge.com
| | 146th Annual Uxbridge Fall Fair
Elgin Park, Uxbridge - Sep 12, 2010
It's time for the 146th Annual Uxbridge Fall Fair! Come horse around the 'neigh'bourhood for the weekend and partake in fun family activities. There's lots to see and do with the midway games, the tractor pull and live entertainment. The fun is happening today from 9AM until 5PM! Tickets are $7, kids are free! For more information check out www.uxbridge.com
| | Pineridge Chorus Invite
Uxbridge Music Hall, Main Street, Uxbridge - Sep 13, 2010
Come discover the singer in you! Join in the Pineridge Chorus to learn how to sing harmonies and become confident to sing and perform with others. Stop by an evening rehearsal tonight at 7:15PM to find out if you would like to get involved. For more information call 905-852-6327
| | Progressive Euchre Party
Oshawa Seniors Centre, 115 Grassmere Avenue - Sep 14, 2010
Tonight from 7-10PM come enjoy an evening of playing cards and light refreshments for only $5.00 with the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres. Seniors ages 55+ are welcome to play! For more information, contact the OSCC at 905-576-6712.
| | Diversity Debate
Pickering Public Library, Main Branch, Auditorium One - Sep 14, 2010
The Diversity Debate Organizing Committee (DDOC) was formed with the goal of equipping residents with an accurate picture of the beliefs and values municipal candidates hold on topics surrounding diversity. By providing an opportunity for candidates to have their voices heard on these important topics, voters should feel empowered to make informed choices by the October 25 election. Join the DDOC September 14 from 6:30-8:30PM at the main branch of the Pickering Public Library in Auditorium One.
| | GolfFore Grandview Kids Charity Golf Classic
Oakridge Golf Club - Sep 15, 2010
Fore! Play in the Golf Fore Grandview Kids Charity Golf Classic and help support children and youth with special needs in the Durham Region. For more information or to register visit www.grandviewcc.ca
| | Breakfast and a Laugh
Oshawa Seniors Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd N - Sep 15, 2010
Start the day off right at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre from 8-9:30 AM with a delicious and hot breakfast, some great conversation, warm surroundings and a performance from a great comedian. Seniors ages 55+ are welcome to participate for a cost of only $5.00
| | Brain Injury Association of DR Support Group Meetings
Head Injury Association of Durham Region, 850 King Street West, Unit 24, Oshawa - Sep 15, 2010
Come to the Head Injury Association of Durham Region Support Group meetings for survivors, family members and caregivers. Starting at 7PM there will be a guest speaker, followed by the support group meeting at 8:15PM.
If you need assistance with transportation, call the office at 905-723-2732.
| | Play War Themed Video Games @ The Oshawa Public Library
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch - Sep 15, 2010
Stop by the Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch tonight at 6:30PM and play a video game set during World War 2. You can play games like 'Blazing Angels 2' to 'Call of Duty' in this fun and free drop-in gaming session! This is a free event for teens and adults. For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call 905-579-6111
| | Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
Uxbridge - Sep 16, 2010
It's time again for the 'Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts', and this year is their Silver 25th Anniversary! It's a celebration happening all over Uxbridge showcasing the best the community has to offer in visual arts, theatre, music, dance, video, writing and much, much more. It's all happening from September 16th, until October 16th. For details check out www.celebrationofthearts.ca or call (905) 473-3385.
| | Alzheimer Society of DR Coffee Break @ The Oshawa Centre
Oshawa Shopping Centre, 419 King St. W, Oshawa - Sep 16, 2010
The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be serving coffee and goodies at the Oshawa Shopping Centre in the center court near Old Navy from 9AM-7PM in exchange for a small donation. Donations for every cup poured will benefit Durham Region Alzheimer Society’s programs and services. For more information call 1- 888-301-1106 email info@alzheimerdurham.com, or visit www. alzheimerdurham.com.
| | Texas Hold'Em Marathon
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd N - Sep 16, 2010
Seniors ages 55+, you are invited out to enjoy a great evening of fun cards. From 4-9PM you can play some poker, enjoy a great dinner and win great prizes! It's only $10 to participate.
| | Alzheimer Society Durham Educational Workshops for Family Caregivers
Chartwell Select Pickering City Centre, 1801 Valley Farm Road - Sep 16, 2010
The Alzheimer Society of Durham is presenting a variety of educational workshops for family care partners over the summer months. Tonight from 6:30-8:30PM come for a presentation on Caregiver Stress. Your feelings and reactions are normal for anyone in a caregiver position. This workshop will help you learn and recognize your feelings and cope more positively with stress. For more information please call 905-516-2567. A $5 donation is suggested for resource materials and refreshments.
| | Pickering Museum Village 'Spirit Walk'
Pickering Museum Village, off Hwy #7 between Brock Rd. and Westney Rd - Sep 17, 2010
Only once each year do the Spirits of Pickering Museum Village come to life to tell the story of Canada’s 1837 Rebellion, and their part in it. Tonight, come be guided through the Pickering Museum Village by lamp light and experience the everyday challenges that the settlers faced and learn of their loves and their losses. 'A Spirit Walk' is a truly unique, outdoor theater experience that will be presented during the evening hours tonight as well as on September 24th and 25th. Tickets for this truly remarkable show must be ordered in advance and can be reserved by calling the Pickering Museum Village at 905-683-8401. Tickets are $15. For more information visit cityofpickering.com/museum.
| | Oshawa Art Association 29th Annual Fall Art Festival
Camp Samac, 275 Conlin Rd E, Oshawa - Sep 17, 2010
The Oshawa Art Association's 29th Annual Fall Art Festival is a great outing family outing! This is a weekend long event happening today from 10-5PM as well as Saturday, September 18th & Sunday, September 19th with free admission. This show and sale of fine art includes original painting and prints in all media and hand-painted china. The show features 66 award winning local artists in a unique setting in the log cabin at Camp Samac Council Hall. A lunch counter selling homemade soup, sandwiches and lots of treats will tempt you! The Oshawa Art Association is a not for profit arts organization that meets monthly to encourage artists in our local community, to connect For more information check out www.oshawaartassociation.com.
| | Oshawa Art Association 29th Annual Fall Art Festival
Camp Samac, 275 Conlin Rd E, Oshawa - Sep 17, 2010
The Oshawa Art Association's 29th Annual Fall Art Festival is a great outing family outing! This is a weekend long event happening today from 10-5PM as well as tomorrow, (September 19th) with free admission. This show and sale of fine art includes original painting and prints in all media and hand-painted china. The show features 66 award winning local artists in a unique setting in the log cabin at Camp Samac Council Hall. A lunch counter selling homemade soup, sandwiches and lots of treats will tempt you! The Oshawa Art Association is a not for profit arts organization that meets monthly to encourage artists in our local community, to connect For more information check out www.oshawaartassociation.com.
| | Oshawa Art Association 29th Annual Fall Art Festival
Camp Samac, 275 Conlin Rd E, Oshawa - Sep 18, 2010
The Oshawa Art Association's 29th Annual Fall Art Festival is a great outing family outing! It's happening today from 10-5PM with free admission. This show and sale of fine art includes original painting and prints in all media and hand-painted china. The show features 66 award winning local artists in a unique setting in the log cabin at Camp Samac Council Hall. A lunch counter selling homemade soup, sandwiches and lots of treats will tempt you! The Oshawa Art Association is a not for profit arts organization that meets monthly to encourage artists in our local community, to connect For more information check out www.oshawaartassociation.com.
| | Birds, Beavers & Butterflies Nature Festival
Thickson Woods Reserve - Sep 18, 2010
Come learn about nature from the experts! There will be lots of gun for all the family as today from 9AM-3:30PM you can come out to the 'Beavers & Butterflies Nature Festival' and enjoy a host of exciting wildlife activities! Tickets for adults are $5, kids tickets are $2, and families are $10. All proceeds will support Thickson Woods Nature Reserve. For more information check out www.thicksonswoods.com (For the protection of wildlife, dogs are not allowed in the nature reserve.)
| | Doors Open Ajax
Throughout Ajax - Sep 18, 2010
Today from 10AM-4PM, be a tourist in your own town! For the first time, Ajax is opening the doors to some of its buildings and sites rarely open to the public. Doors Open Ajax invites residents and visitors to come out on September 18th to explore 12 sites and a walking tour of Pickering Village. Admission is free! For a full list of sites, maps and activities, visit www.doorsopenajax.com
| | Diversity Debate
DC/UOIT Campus Room UB2080 - Sep 18, 2010
The Diversity Debate Organizing Committee (DDOC) was formed with the goal of equipping residents with an accurate picture of the beliefs and values municipal candidates hold on topics surrounding diversity. By providing an opportunity for candidates to have their voices heard on these important topics, voters should feel empowered to make informed choices by the October 25 election. Join the DDOC September 18th from 2-4PM at the DC/UOIT campus in room UB2080.
| | Whitby Heritage Day
Downtown Whitby - Sep 18, 2010
It's heritage day in downtown Whitby! There is lots of fun for the whole family, including horse drawn wagon rides, antique vehicles, demomstrations and re-inactors, pony rides and train rides, old fashioned crafts, games and sidewalk sales! Plus there is the annual local chef cook-off, and live entertainment in various locations. Check out www.downtownwhitby.ca for more info!
| | Conant Complex Community Fair
Oshawa Community Health Centre, 115 Grassmere Avenue - Sep 18, 2010
From 11-3PM join in for a free afternoon of fun and games for the whole family. It's onl $1.50 for a hot dog and beverage!
| | Doug Whyte Memorial Soccer Tournament
Iroquois Park Fields - Sep 18, 2010
Join the friends of Doug Whyte in the family soccer tournament in his memory today from 10AM-5:30PM. Doug passed away suddenly on May 12, 2010 at the age of 35 while playing soccer. Doug was very active in the men's adult soccer community. This event is to honour Doug and remember the warm hearted social man he was. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Doug Whyte Memorial Fund which will be used to support youth soccer in Durham Region and in particular families who need financial assistance to enroll their
children in soccer. This is a family event, so there will also be fun activities such as a men's soccer tournament,
BBQ, balloons, face painting, popcorn machine, soccer ball throw challenge and a friends and family kick a round game. For more info email:info@dougwhytememorialsoccertournament.com or visit the website: www. dougwhytememorialsoccertournament.com
| | The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
A shoreline near you! - Sep 18, 2010
Sign up today for the 17th annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup taking place September 18-26, 2010. A few hours removing litter from your local shoreline can make a big difference. In 2009, the combined efforts of communities across Canada removed over 160,000 kg of litter from 2,457 km of shoreline. Together, we can protect our shorelines and help keep our waterways and oceans free of litter. Visit our website at shorelinecleanup.ca to register!
| | The 17th Annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
A shoreline in your community! - Sep 18, 2010
Help to protect local wildlife and preserve your community's shoreline ecosystems by participating in this annual, nation-wide conservation event, held September 18th-26th 2010. In 2009, the combined efforts of communities across Canada removed over 160,000 kg of litter from 2,457 km of shoreline. For more information, or to register as a site coordinator or a cleanup participant in your community, visit us at shorelinecleanup.ca or call 1-877-427-2422
| | Harwood Pet Hospital Open House & BBQ
Harwood Pet Hospital, (SW corner of Rossland Rd & Harwood Ave) - Sep 18, 2010
From 1-3PM today visit the Harwood Pet Hospital for a BBQ and Open House. Proceeds will go to the Farley Foundation which is a charitable organization that gives medical attention to the loving pets of seniors, disabled persons, and women at risk of abuse. Please contact Harwood Pet Hospital at (905) 427-7177 for further information.
| | 7th Annual Apsley Cup
Brooklin Community Centre, Cassels Road, Brooklin - Sep 18, 2010
Come get involved in the 7th Annual Apsley Cup Testosterone Challenge! From 7AM - 1AM the following day, come play to show the current champions that you still 'got game' for the sake of raising funds for youth initiatives in the area. The venues remain the same, but some challenges have changed... take another shot at the ultimate challenge! Some of the activities include, dodgeball, bowling, wii boxing, baseball darts and even a 'secret event challenge'. You will also get lunch, a steak dinner, transportation, a golf cart, beverages, a professional cup challenge guide, hole in one and putting prizes. As well as swag bags for each player filled with great swag, excellent prizes, the satisfaction of contributing to the improvement of local youth initiatives within the community, and a chance for year-long bragging rights to be bestowed as the ultimate champions! For more info check out www.apsleycup.com
| | 2nd Annual Harvest Festival
Simcoe Ave & The Queensway South, Keswick - Sep 18, 2010
Come enjoy a great family day and fundraiser at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival! There will be a custom/antique car show, a motorbike display and parade, fiddlers, pony rides, lots of activities for the kids, a silent auction, breakfast and a lunch BBQ, vendor's market, chaotic exotics (a reptile & small critter zoo), dance demonstrations and so much more! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research, on behalf of Kyle Wells who is a young boy in the Keswick area suffering from this disease. For more information contact Betty 905-722-6554 or Corinne 905-476-4356.
| | Corporate Challenge for The Canadian Hearing Society
Lions Spiplex Sports Dome, Peterborough - Sep 18, 2010
Corporate Challenge day is a fun filled day of physical activity! Teams participate in games such as the tractor pull, obstacles course, ball tosses and golf putting. But this isn't your regular games day, there is a twist to all of these games and it is not the Olympics! The goal of the day is to raise money for the Canadian Hearing Society and provide awarness of CHS' services while encouraging health and fitness. Registration begins at 9AM, the games begin at 10AM. For more information on how to get your workplace involved, call 705-743-1573
| | The Prospector's Raffle
Magna Campus, Aurora - Sep 18, 2010
Enter 'The Prospector's Raffle' today! The top prize will be $50 000, as well as the KX96/Yamaha Star Guitar signed by Blue Rodeo! For tickets check out www.hoedown.ca or on the KX96 concerts page.
| | Harold Reid Memorial Golf Tournament
Winchester Golf Club, 750 Winchester Road E, Brooklin - Sep 18, 2010
Play in the Harold Reid Memorial Golf Tournament! Registration begins at 7AM and tee off time is at 8AM with a shot gun start. The registration fee is $100, which will go to supporting the Harold Reid Scholarship fund. For details, call 416-570-1926
| | Wyatt's Warriors @ Family Education Day
Heart Centre Biobank, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue Toronto - Sep 18, 2010
Visit the Labatt Family Heart Centre BioBank for Family Education today, and see one of Wyatt Warrior's leaders, Laura Celsie speak at 11:30AM about her son Wyatt and her family's experience at SickKids, and the Foundation. Tickets must be reserved, and are done so on a first come first served basis. There is no fee, and this is geared to anyone 15 and up, looking to learn more about Congenital Heart Defects (CHD's), research, treatments, the future of them and more. It is an all day event with several other interesting speakers as well . Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served. If you would like to attend, please email wyatts-warriors@hotmail.com
| | 2010 Ride for Hearth Place
Mackie Harley Davidson, 880 Champlain Avenue Oshawa, ON - Sep 19, 2010
Join the 2010 Ride for Hearth Place! Registration is from 7:30-8:30AM and the guided ride will leave the Mackie Harley Davidson store at 9AM sharp. Visit www.rideforhearthplace.com for registration forms, route information as well as a link to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre.
| | Durham Yoga Festival
Ajax Community Center, 75 Centennial Drive, Ajax - Sep 19, 2010
The Durham Global Mala Yoga Festival is a day of great yoga and kirtan featuring a key note speaker. All proceeds from the days event will go to Girls Inc. Come be a part of the fun from 10AM-7PM! Tickets are only $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information go to www.durhamyogafestival.com
| | Back to School Bash!
Oshawa Public Libraries. McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa - Sep 19, 2010
It's time to go back to school! But first, you have your binders and books, now it’s time to decorate them! Come party with the Oshawa Public Library and start the school year off right. Today at 2PM there will be fun crafts, activities and more! You can even win free school supplies! This is a free event for kids ages 8-15 with free registration at any branch. For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call 905-579-6111
| | 2010 Terry Fox Run
www.terryfox.org - Sep 19, 2010
The Terry Fox Run has been going on in Canada for 30 years! When Terry Fox recognized that he would not be able to complete his Marathon of Hope for cancer research in 1980, he bequeathed his mission to his fellow Canadians and The Terry Fox Run began. In keeping with the approach of its founder, this year's run on September 19th is a volunteer-led event, all-inclusive, non-competitive, with no pre-registration, entry fees or fundraising minimums. Come help celebrate and help raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. It's happening all over Canada today! Get involved! Check out www.terryfox.org for run start times and a location near you!
| | Pass the Book
Your local library - Sep 20, 2010
Pass the Book is the community read program of the Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Scogog, Uxbridge and Whitby Public Libraries featuring the book 'The Factory Voice' by Jeanette Lynes. Have you read it yet? You can pick up your copy at any of the participating libraries. Read the book and attend the fun community reading program! For more information about 'Pass the Book' and upcoming events-like the 2010 Pass the Book Gala on September 24th in celebration of this great reading program, check out www.passthebook.ca
| | Mardis Gras Pub Night
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, 43 John Street W - Sep 20, 2010
The Oshawa Seniors Citizen Centre John Street Branch is hosting their 6th Annual Mardis Gras Night! This is a fun, licensed event for seniors ages 55+ to participate in with activities and live entertainment by the Ragweed band. It's only $13 to participate.
| | Conant Entertainment Hour
Oshawa Community Health Centre, 115 Grassmere Avenue - Sep 20, 2010
From 1-2PM, seniors ages 55+ can come and enjoy an afternoon of music by Lori Lyall followed by refreshments and sweets. It's only $5 to participate.
| | Community Care Durham Celebrates Official Opening
Community Care Durham, 20 Sunray Street, Unit 5 & 6, Whitby (across from AMC Theatre) - Sep 20, 2010
Community Care Durham is celebrating the official opening of the relocation of its Oshawa and Whitby offices! Both offices are now located under one roof at 20 Sunray Street, Units 5 & 6 in Whitby. From 2-4PM come on out for a tour of the new facilities, refreshments and a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3PM. Everyone is welcome to visit! To RSVP, call 905-430-5613 or email to kharries@communitycaredurham.on.ca.
| | 6th Annual Seniors Wellness Fair
Lynde Creek Manor Retirement Residence, 50 Paul Burns Way - Sep 20, 2010
Seniors, come check out the Lynde Creek Manor Retirement Residence's 6th Annual Seniors Wellness Fair@ It's happening today from 11AM-2PM and will feature over 35 different vendors offering information regarding different services, products, community groups and supports within the Durham Region. There is no admission charge and there will be complimentary refreshments, door prizes and give-a-ways.
| | Prenatal Health Fair
Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby - Sep 20, 2010
Come out to the Prenatal Health Fair from 5:30-8PM. There will be educational displays, giveaways and workshops for Moms! Dads-to-be and support people are encouraged to attend.Admission is free. For more information, contact Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or toll-free 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.durham.ca.
| | Air Cadet Information Night
254 Centre Street S, Oshawa - Sep 20, 2010
Want to Fly, play an instrument, learn survival skills? Then Air Cadets is for you. If you are between 12 and 18 years old, you and you parents are welcome to our Information Night Sept 20, 2010 at 7pm, 254 Centre Street South, Oshawa. Bring your Birth Certificate and Health Card. For more information, please visit our web sit at www.chadburn.org or call 905-576-1511 or email us at recruits@chadburn.org
| | Invado's Co-ed 6s in support of Right to Play
Kingsway College, 1200 Leland Road, Oshawa, - Sep 21, 2010
Invado is proud to announce that their first charity event of the next indoor session is coming up on September 26th in support of their newest partner 'Right to Play'. The format will be co-ed 6s and the event will take place at Kingsway College, Durham's largest indoor volleyball facility! 'Right to Play' Works in both the humanitarian and development contexts using sport and play programs to improve health, build life skills, and foster peace for children and communities affected by war, poverty and disease. They currently have projects in more than 20 countries. The tournament is scheduled for Sunday September 26th, 2010 and $50.00 from each team fee (of $180) will go directly to 'Right To Play'! Sign up online (www.invado.ca) or call 1-877-9-INVADO and have your credit card ready. The deadline to get in on all the fun is Tuesday Sept. 21st so sign up ASAP!
| | Happy Birthday to the Hobbits!
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch - Sep 22, 2010
Celebrate Hobbits Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday at the library! Starting at 6:30PM tonight, it's a great evening of fun and celebration for any Lord of the Rings fan. Come dressed in a hobit costume and be prepared for Lord of the Rings trivia, crafts, food, and more! The best dressed hobbit will win a prize! This is a free event for tweens ages 10 -15 with registration at any branch. For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call 905-579-6111
| | Golf For Kids Sake
Oakridge Golf Club - Sep 22, 2010
Participating in Golf For Kids Sake is a unique way for individuals and businesses to make a difference in the lives of many children within our community. You can help contribute to youth development initiatives while generating awareness and funds, which enable us to keep programs running in the Oshawa-Whitby area.Come register to play at 11:30AM for $150 per person which includes a best ball scramble, green fees & power cart dinner. The shotgun start is at 12:30PM. Come on out and play to help support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oshawa-Whitby! For more info call (905) 579-2551 or check out www.bbbsow.ca
| | Awesome Autumn Flower Show & Friendly Competion & Garden Lecture
Brooklin United Church - Sep 22, 2010
Come check out the Autumn Show at 7:30, where the novice and expert garden club members of the Brooklin Horticultural Society bring specimens from their own gardens for a flower show and friendly competition.
PRESENTATION: Garden Trends: Past, Present & Future by Denis Flanagan, Public Relations Director, Landscape Ontario
Dessert, laughing, friends
For more info see our web site @ www.brooklin.org/hort/events.html or call Cheryl Penner at home 905-665-6316 or cheryl.penner@sympatico.ca
| | Christopher Leadership Courses
The Village at Taunton Mills 3800 Brock st Whitby - Sep 23, 2010
FIND YOUR VOICE Use proven techniques to:
• Develop communication skills
• Manage nervous energy
• Improve self confidence
• Gain courage
Discover:
• Leadership abilities
• Enthusiasm
• Challenge
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR
Toronto: 416-410-7776
Toll Free 1-800-418-8925
www.CLCTorontoEast.com
| | Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
Uxbridge - Sep 23, 2010
It's time again for the 'Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts', and this year is their Silver 25th Anniversary! It's a celebration happening all over Uxbridge showcasing the best the community has to offer in visual arts, theatre, music, dance, video, writing and much, much more. It's all happening from September 16th, until October 16th. For details check out www.celebrationofthearts.ca or call (905) 473-3385.
| | Strengthening Families Together Course
466 George St North, Peterborough - Sep 23, 2010
Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness (bipolar, depression, manic depression, OCD, anxiety and/or schizophrenia)? Would you like to learn more about his/her illness? 'Strengthening Families Together', is a free 10-session group for families and friends. Learn the facts about mental illness, new medications and treatments, and discover how others cope and survive. Classes will run from 6:30PM- 8:30PM. Contact Joleen at (705) 749-1753 for more information or to register.
| | Pickering Museum Village 'Spirit Walk'
Pickering Museum Village, off Hwy #7 between Brock Rd. and Westney Rd - Sep 24, 2010
Only once each year do the Spirits of Pickering Museum Village come to life to tell the story of Canada’s 1837 Rebellion, and their part in it. Tonight, come be guided through the Pickering Museum Village by lamp light and experience the everyday challenges that the settlers faced and learn of their loves and their losses. 'A Spirit Walk' is a truly unique, outdoor theater experience that will be presented during the evening hours tonight and tomorrow (Sunday the 25th). Tickets for this truly remarkable show must be ordered in advance and can be reserved by calling the Pickering Museum Village at 905-683-8401. Tickets are $15. For more information visit cityofpickering.com/museum.
| | Friday Fashion Show
Isabella’s Chocolate Café, Oshawa - Sep 24, 2010
Come check out fashion designs created by local designers at the 'Friday Fashion Show' from 7-9PM! Admission is free.
| | 2010 Pass the Book Gala Celebration
Jubilee Pavilion, Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Sep 24, 2010
Pass the Book aims to foster community and discussion through shared stories. To celebrate the 2010 Pass the Book title the Oshawa Public Libraries will be hosting a unique and exciting wrap-up gala on Friday, September 24 at 7PM. Join us for this 1940's social and dance experience with: big band music, swing dancing, vintage cars, prizes for the best 40's outfits, hors d'oeuvres and desserts, cash bar and so much more! Tickets are $25 each and available at any branch of the Oshawa Public Libraries and the Oshawa Community Museum. For more information please call 905-579-6111 ext. 5254 or E-mail: EStroud@oshawalibrary.on.ca
| | Bill Manners Charity Golf Tournament
Four Seasons Golf and Country Club, Claremont - Sep 24, 2010
Back for a second year, the Bill Manners Charity Golf Tournament is hosting a golf tournament, dinner, silent auction and more to raise funds for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and the Rouge Valley Health Systems Foundation MRI campaign. Cost is $135/golfer and includes lunch, cart, 18 holes, steak dinner. Dinner option only available for $50. Please contact manners.golf@gmail.com for more information!
| | 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale
*See below - Sep 25, 2010
North York Visual Artists is embarking on their 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale. The tour artists have enthusiastically decided to continue their financial support to North York Women’s Shelter in recognition of the vital work they do in the community. Artists will be donating 10% of the proceeds to the North York Women’s Shelter. For more information about the shelter please visit www.nyws.ca. The 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale of The North York Visual Artists will held at 13 locations in North Toronto this weekend and on October 2nd &-3rd. Each location will be open from 11AM-6PM. Most artist studio sites will be open both weekends. For details about the shows visit our website www.nyva.ca
| | AIDS Walk for Life 2010
Walk starts at Oshawa City Hall and ends at Lakeview Park - Sep 25, 2010
The Walk for Life is a national, annual event which raises funds and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS across Canada. Today over 130 communities will unite to support their local AIDS service organizations.
Registration will begin at 9:30Am with the walk commencing at 10:30AM. This year’s walk is very special. Along the way, walkers will have the chance to participate in fun activities to remember those we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS, educate and learn more about the disease and advocate for Durham to have all the programs and services the community needs. As well, participants will have the chance to win great prizes! All the proceeds raised at the walk will go towards HIV education programs and direct services at the AIDS Committee of Durham Region. For registration and pledges you can go to www.aidswalkforlife.ca/Oshawa.htm
| | Al-Anon Day Conference
Glen Stewart Clubhouse, 201 Cabot Streeet, Oshawa - Sep 25, 2010
Come join the Annual Al-Anon Day conference from 9-3PM. Today's theme will be: 'You and Your Higher Power', featuring Al-Anon guest speakers. It's a great way to find support in your community and it's only $7 to participate. Registration begins 8:30AM. All are welcome! Please bring something to share for the potluck lunch. For more information contact Kathie @ (905) 725-1136.
| | World Rock Symphony Orchestra
General Motors Centre. Oshawa - Sep 25, 2010
Support Grandview Children’s Foundation and get your tickets now for World Rock Symphony Orchestra. Hear rock symphonic arrangements of famous songs by The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and more! Don’t forget to use the promo code: GRAND Grandview Children’s Foundation gives children and youth with special needs in Durham the opportunity dream, learn, succeed and belong. Show starts at 8PM, buy your tickets today!
| | Viva Las Vegas Big Brothers & Sisters Fundraiser
Sensational Signs, 12780 Simcoe Street, Port Perry - Sep 25, 2010
The city lights will illuminate Port Perry’s skies tonight from 7PM-1AM for the third-annual Viva Las Vegas charity event to raise funds for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of North Durham. Come out for free fresh hors d’oeuvres, a live band, silent auction, black jack tables and the king of rock himself, Elvis, who will be there to thank you, thank you very much, for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham.
| | Community Labyrinth Health Walk
See below - Sep 25, 2010
The walk will be from 10-NOON in the neighboring streets surrounding St Mark's United Church at 210 Center St Whitby. Registration is at 8:30 AM, and the cost to join in is $10. Everyone is welcome-people with strollers,children,anyone in wheelchairs or walkers or with pets. For more information call 905-841-7619
| | Doors Open Oshawa
Oshawa - Sep 25, 2010
'Doors Open' is a celebration of community heritage designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage. It provides residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy some hidden and interesting places in Oshawa-all free of charge! It's happening both today and tomorrow (September 26th), so be sure to check out any of the exciting spots around town. Check out www.heritageoshawa.ca for more information.
| | Driftwood Euchre Tournament
Mexico Lindo, 74 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa - Sep 25, 2010
Join the Driftwood Theatre for an evening of cards, cash, tortillas, and over $400 in cash prizes! This annual fundraising event is in support of the Driftwood Theatre: keeping theatre accessible since 1995. Registration is at 7PM and the games begin at 7:30PM! Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Purchase your tickets now by calling 905-576-2396
| | Monster Yard Sale
Oshawa Airport, Airport Blvd, off Taunton Rd.W, Oshawa - Sep 25, 2010
The Oshawa Airport Lions Club is holding a 'Monster Yard Sale' today from 8AM-2PM. Come get discounted prices on gently used, second hand items. To donate to this sale, or find out about volunteer opportunities email janine.burton@sympatico.ca or sfowler@lionsa16.com
| | Pickering Museum Village 'Spirit Walk'
Pickering Museum Village, off Hwy #7 between Brock Rd. and Westney Rd - Sep 25, 2010
Only once each year do the Spirits of Pickering Museum Village come to life to tell the story of Canada’s 1837 Rebellion, and their part in it. Come be guided through the Pickering Museum Village by lamp light and experience the everyday challenges that the settlers faced and learn of their loves and their losses. 'A Spirit Walk' is a truly unique, outdoor theater experience that will be presented during the evening hours tonight. Tickets for this truly remarkable show must be ordered in advance and can be reserved by calling the Pickering Museum Village at 905-683-8401. Tickets are $15. For more information visit cityofpickering.com/museum.
| | Port Perry Town & Country House Tour
Throughout Port Perry - Sep 25, 2010
Come on out to the 'Port Perry Town & Country House Tour' and help support three very important local organizations-Durham Youth Housing and Support Services, Community Care Durham and YWCA Durham's Second Stage Housing for Women. This year promises to be a great tour of a tremendous array of homes and historic buildings for your viewing pleasure. Tickets are $20 each with all proceeds going to these charities. Each ticket includes a stop at the church where you can get light refreshments throughout the day. For more information and to buy your ticket visit www.PortPerryHouseTour.ca or call the Port Perry United Church at 905-985-2801.
| | Harvest Celebration in Port Perry
Port Perry Fairgrounds - Sep 26, 2010
Come out for a fun fall day from 8AM-5PM at the Harvest Celebration in Port Perry! There will be a chili cook off, a street tent sale on Queen Street, live bands, kids activities, a food fair, and a 'hands free' pie eating contest! There is so much to do for everyone in your whole family! All proceeds from this event will go to the Port Perry Lake Stewards. Discover more at www.discoverportperry.com
| | Harvest Celebration in Port Perry
Downtown Port Perry - Sep 26, 2010
Come out for a fun fall day from 8AM-5PM at the Harvest Celebration in Port Perry! There will be a chili cook off, a street tent sale on Queen Street, live bands, kids activities, a food fair, and a 'hands free' pie eating contest! There is so much to do for everyone in your whole family! All proceeds from this event will go to the Port Perry Lake Stewards. Discover more at www.discoverportperry.com
| | Columbus Community United Church 175th Anniversary
Columbus Community United Church, 3285 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa - Sep 26, 2010
Join the Columbus Community United Church for their special 175th Anniversary! There will be a series of presentations beginning at 7PM, followed by a concert in the Church sanctuary.There is no charge, but there will be a free will offering, the proceeds of which will be split between the Church and the Sweet Adelines to offset expenses.
| | Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase
Best Western Durham Hotel, 559 Bloor St W, Oshawa - Sep 26, 2010
Brides, you are invited to a free bridal showcase with exhibits, demonstrations, free tastings, a bridal fashion show, and fabulous door prizes. there will even be free gift bags to the first 100 bride! Registration is requested at 1-866-873-9945 or on line at www.bridalshowcase.ca
| | Give the Gift of Life Walk for The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Lakeview Park Pavilion, Lakeview Park Avenue, Oshawa - Sep 26, 2010
Put on your walking shoes and join The Kidney Foundation of Canada as it raises awareness about kidney health and organ donation. Funds raised in this fun event will help support research and programs for those living with kidney disease. This 5-kilometre, non-competitive walk brings together dialysis patients and their families, organ transplant recipients and donors, along with the kidney health medical community Ontario to bring attention to the issue of organ donation and to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health. get involved and help out! Registration if from 9-10AM and the walk begins at 10AM. For more information, check out www.kidney.ca/ontariowalk or call 1.800.387.4474, ext. 4966
| | Doors Open Oshawa
Oshawa - Sep 26, 2010
'Doors Open' is a celebration of community heritage designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage. It provides residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy some hidden and interesting places in Oshawa-all free of charge! Be sure to check out any of the exciting spots around town. Check out www.heritageoshawa.ca for more information.
| | Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Toronto Waterfront - Sep 26, 2010
Join in at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon! Run, walk or wheel for 5km’s Run or walk in honour of a loved one or to simply give something back to your community. No matter which distance you participate in or which group you donate to, your fundraising makes a difference! There are great groups that you can help support, like the Grandview Children's Centre that helps children and youth with special needs and their families in Durham. Or Epilepsy Durham who helps to give and maintain quality of life for individuals living with epilepsy and their families, through support, advocacy and public education. Or even Footprints, which is a volunteer-driven program providing respite care for families in Durham Region who have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. For registration and more charities check out www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
| | 2nd Annual Wyatt’s Warriors Walkathon
Heydenshore Park, Whitby - Sep 26, 2010
Join in the 2nd Annual Wyatt’s Warriors Walkathon! The walk will go along the Whitby Waterfront trail towards Stevenson Rd, where we will loop around and come back to end at Heydenshore Park, for a BBQ, an interactive drumming show from Ron Cross and the Random Acts of Rhythm and of course, prizes for the top fundraisers! To register to collect pledges visit https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/LoginRegister.aspx?EventID=56055&LangPref=en-CA as an individual or team. Once registered, you are also able to print off paper pledge forms to use to hit up people in person so that you can ask coworkers, neighbors, friends, family, everyone to donate, as every bit helps! Registration will begin at 11AM, and the walk to begin at noon. You can choose to do 5KM or 10KM route, and are welcome to walk, run, bike, stroll, or whatever you like. Everyone is welcome, and yes, you can even bring the dogs! This is a great family friendly event, is also great for a group from a workplace or a bunch of friends, to come out and show their support. For more information, please check out www.wyattswarriors.ca
| | 2nd Annual AdoptWalk
Riverdale Park West, Toronto - Sep 26, 2010
The Adoption Council of Ontario is hosting the Second Annual AdoptWalkat Riverdale Park West from 11-4PM. The park will be
transformed into a wonderful festival with a BBQ, entertainment, games and prizes to celebrate families who have been touched by adoption.
For more information, please go to www.adoption.on.ca or call 1-877-ADOPT20.
| | 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale
*See below - Sep 26, 2010
North York Visual Artists is embarking on their 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale. The tour artists have enthusiastically decided to continue their financial support to North York Women’s Shelter in recognition of the vital work they do in the community. Artists will be donating 10% of the proceeds to the North York Women’s Shelter. For more information about the shelter please visit www.nyws.ca. The 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale of The North York Visual Artists will held at 13 locations in North Toronto this weekend and on October 2nd &-3rd. Each location will be open from 11AM-6PM. Most artist studio sites will be open both weekends. For details about the shows visit our website www.nyva.ca
| | Ladies Luncheon
Oshawa Seniors Citizen's Centre, 150 Beatrice St E - Sep 27, 2010
Seniors ages 55+ come on out from 12-2PM to see seamstress Leah Hoogkamp as she share techniques on wardrobe planning with clothes that you already have in your closet for only $10 at the Oshawa Seniors Citizen's Centre, Northview Branch.
| | Teen Talk - Teen Book Club
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch - Sep 28, 2010
Join the Oshawa Public Library for their new Teen Book Club, tonight at 4PM! You can come and chat about books, movies, or whatever you want! There will be lots of snacks and prizes. This is a free program for teens ages 12-18, with registration at any branch. For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call 905-579-6111
| | Project Runway Fashion Week @ The Oshawa Public Library
Oshawa Public Library, Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa - Sep 29, 2010
Come explore how fashion has changed throughout the years and learn about the crazy history of the fashion world tonight at 7PM! There will even be a chance to win the book 'Influence', written by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen that celebrates fashion and made the twins what they are today. Enjoy food and prizes too! This is a free program for teens ages 12-18 with free registration at any branch.
| | Diversity Debate
Faith United Church in Courtice - Sep 29, 2010
The Diversity Debate Organizing Committee (DDOC) was formed with the goal of equipping residents with an accurate picture of the beliefs and values municipal candidates hold on topics surrounding diversity. By providing an opportunity for candidates to have their voices heard on these important topics, voters should feel empowered to make informed choices by the October 25 election. Join the DDOC September 29th from 7-9PM at Faith United Church in Courtice on Nash Road.
| | Feed the Need Opening Day Celebration
Feed the Need, 4125 Clarence Biesenthal Drive, Oshawa - Sep 30, 2010
Support 'Feed the Need' in Durham! Find out what you can do to help the fight to end hunger in the Durham Region today at the Opening Day Celebration. Today at the open house from 3PM-5Pm you can give generously by bringing a bag of non-perishable foos items, take a tour of the warehouse and see what goes on inside the food hub that serves over 50 000 people locally and get involved and give a helping hand at the sort-a-thon station! Join in later as well for the evening celebration from 5PM-9PM. For more information check out www.ftndurham.ca
| | Wounded Warriors Charity Golf Tournament
Cardinal Golf Club's West Wing Course, Davis Drive West (formerly Hwy. 9), Kettleby - Sep 30, 2010
Help support Wounded Warriors Charity and play in their golf tournament today! Registration starts at 11AM, and the fee is $200.00 per person. Therw will be a shot-gun start at 1PM and the tournament format is a four person team scramble, (best ball) so every players of skill level can have some fun out on the course. If golf is not your game, you can join for cocktails & dinner for $80.00 per person. Lunch will be served to the players at 12 noon and there will be great appetizers served all day long. Plus there are some amazing prizes up for grabs with a donation. The grand door prize is a free flight for two to any destination in North America, including the Caribbean or Hawaii, donated by Air Canada. All proceeds will go to Wounded Warriors Charity, which supports young soldiers who have put themselves in harm's way on behalf of all Canadians. For more information check out www.woundedwarriors.ca
| | Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
Uxbridge - Sep 30, 2010
It's time again for the 'Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts', and this year is their Silver 25th Anniversary! It's a celebration happening all over Uxbridge showcasing the best the community has to offer in visual arts, theatre, music, dance, video, writing and much, much more. It's all happening from September 16th, until October 16th. For details check out www.celebrationofthearts.ca or call (905) 473-3385.
| | Glitter Tattoos
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch - Sep 30, 2010
Get inked at the library – temporarily, of course! Glitter Tattoos are the latest fashion craze from Europe and tonight from 6-8PM you can get one at the Oshawa Public Librarie, for free! The glitter tattoos are temporary, non-toxic, and last 3-13 days depending on placement. This is a free activity for kids ages 11 and up, with free registration at any branch. Participants under 18 will need to have a permission slip filled out ahead of time. For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call 905-579-6111
| | Whitby Air Cadets
Capt VandenBos School - Sep 30, 2010
Boy ages 12 and up, come join the Air Cadets! Air Cadets offers a fun and meaningful youth development program for kids and it's free to join with your uniform included. You can fly in a glider, learn about aviation, earn High School grad credits, join the marching band, attend free summer camps and lots more! Check out www.2vandenbos.org for details or visit on the recruit info night at 7:15PM on Thurs Sept 30th 2010 at VandenBos School, 3121 Country Lane in NW Whitby.
| | World of Tours
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre115 Grassmere Avenue - Sep 30, 2010
Seniors ages 55+ you can take a tour around the world for only $10 at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre and visit the Czech Republic! This fun afternoon of activities from 5:30-8PM will include a delicious, cultural Czeh meal.
| | Road Legends Car Cruises
Shake Rabble and Roll, 939 Dundas St, Whitby - Sep 30, 2010
Join us every Monday and Thursday night from May-September at Shake Rabble and Roll for the Road Legends Cruisers car cruise. We invite vehicles from 1980 and older and 1981 & newer to come and meet other people with the same interest. Door prizes for all vehicle particpants, 50/50 draw with all proceeds going to community charity.
| | 11th Annual Cartwright Fall Festival
Cartwright Fields, Hwy 7A, Eadt of Port Perry - Oct 2, 2010
The 11th Annual Cartwright Fall Festival is taking place at Cartwright Fields on Hwy 7A in Nestleton on Saturday October 2nd. There will be lots of fun activities for the kids like climbing walls, jousting challenges, a jumping castle, a teddy bear picnic, a visit from Daisy the Clown, and even an Indian River Reptile Zoo on site! Also be sure to check out their great silent auction, sign up for their chili cook-off, see great live entertainment and take fun wagon rides! The Festival gates will open at noon. Admission is $8, 2-5 yrs is $2, kids under 2 are free! www.cartwrightfields.ca or 905-986-4602
| | Tank Saturdays @ The Ontario Regiment Museum
Ontario Regiment Museum, 1000 Stevenson Rd N, Oshawa - Oct 2, 2010
Every first Saturday of the month from May-October at The Ontario Regiment Museum is Tank Saturday! The museum will open their doors from 10-3PM to invite everyone in to check out cool demonstrations. This week, check out the M113 and Lynx! Tickets are only $5, for more information call 905-728-6199 or check out www.ontrmuseum.ca
| | 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale
*See below - Oct 2, 2010
North York Visual Artists is embarking on their 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale. The tour artists have enthusiastically decided to continue their financial support to North York Women’s Shelter in recognition of the vital work they do in the community. Artists will be donating 10% of the proceeds to the North York Women’s Shelter. For more information about the shelter please visit www.nyws.ca. The 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale of The North York Visual Artists will held at 13 locations in North Toronto this weekend. Each location will be open from 11AM-6PM. Most artist studio sites will be open both weekends. For details about the shows visit our website www.nyva.ca
| | Nuit Blanche
Downtown Toronto - Oct 2, 2010
Toronto's 5th annual sunset to sunrise celebration of contemporary art returns today! Discover art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. From building façades and city parks to alleyways and heritage buildings, choose from more than 130 destinations and chart your own path. This year's event will also present a series of special events celebrating the fifth anniversary and extending Nuit Blanche beyond one night.
Full details are available at www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca.
| | 2010 Durham Pet Expo
380 Taunton Road West, Whitby - Oct 2, 2010
Come out to Cullen Central Park and visit the many vendors exhibiting a multitude of pet supplies, food and services from 10-5PM. This is a great opportunity to meet industry professionals, entrepreneurs, rescue groups and showcase great products and services in the pet industry. This year’s event will feature demonstration animals, detection demos, canine fashion show, travel and grooming showcase, ask the experts circle and contests to name a few. Anything you need for your pet can be found at this local event, at a good cause-admission proceeds will go towards the Humane Society of Durham Regions shelter rebuilding project...and YES your pets are allowed at the show! Admission is $5 per person and children under 12 years of age are free.
| | Toonie Toss
Local Beer store locations throughout Durham Region - Oct 2, 2010
The Humane Society of Durham Region is sending their volunteers out into the community to ask for your help! Today they will be outside Beer Store Locations throughout the region looking for small, generous donations of a toonie. All proceeds from the days event will help the shelter rebuild after the fire that destroyed their building in December 2008.
| | Ajax Wishmaker Walk for Wishes
Pickering High School, 180 Church Street, Ajax - Oct 2, 2010
Wishmaker Walk for Wishes is a national walk for the entire family. Walk as an individual, or get together your whole family, work friends, or your community groups to raise funds through collecting pledges to grant wishes for children coping with life threatening illnesses. You can help to make someones very special wish come true! Today's walk is happening in Ajax, with registration at 10AM and the walk beginning at 11AM. For more information contact Dawn Sankar 416-937-8227 or check out www.childrenswish.ca
| | Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
Lakeview Park, Oshawa - Oct 3, 2010
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation & CIBC's 'Run for the Cure' is the largest single-day, volunteer-led fundraising event in the support of the Breast Cancer cause in Canada. Funds raised support breast cancer research and education and awareness programs. On Sunday, October 3, 2010 join in Durham Region's '11th Annual Run for the Cure' and help create a future without breast cancer. Contact www.cbcf.org for details.
| | 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale
*See below - Oct 3, 2010
North York Visual Artists is embarking on their 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale. The tour artists have enthusiastically decided to continue their financial support to North York Women’s Shelter in recognition of the vital work they do in the community. Artists will be donating 10% of the proceeds to the North York Women’s Shelter. For more information about the shelter please visit www.nyws.ca. The 10th Annual Art Tour & Sale of The North York Visual Artists will held at 13 locations in North Toronto this weekend. Each location will be open from 11AM-6PM. Most artist studio sites will be open both weekends. For details about the shows visit our website www.nyva.ca
| | Thanksgiving Dinner
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, 150 Beatrice St E - Oct 4, 2010
Seniors ages 55+, come spend the Thanksgiving holiday with your friends at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre! Today from 11:30-1:30PM you can come enjoy a traditional turkey dinner, followed by live entertainment in the spirit of Thanksgiving for only $13.
| | Men's Night Out
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, 150 Beatrice St E - Oct 6, 2010
Men ages 55+, tonight is your night! Enjoy a yummy dinner and then stay for an entertaining presentation called 'Cycling through Africa'. It' only $10 for this fantastic evening at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre.
| | Healthy Eating the Vegetarian Way
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch - Oct 6, 2010
The Durham Lakeside Vegetarians, a subgroup of the Toronto Vegetarian Association will be presenting a free workshop to answer all your questions about vegetarian living tonight at 6:30PM. They can tell you what is involved in being a vegetarian, how to make the transition, and so much more. This is a free program for teens and adults that you can register for at any branch. For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca
or call 905-579-6111
| | Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
Uxbridge - Oct 7, 2010
It's time again for the 'Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts', and this year is their Silver 25th Anniversary! It's a celebration happening all over Uxbridge showcasing the best the community has to offer in visual arts, theatre, music, dance, video, writing and much, much more. It's all happening from September 16th, until October 16th. For details check out www.celebrationofthearts.ca or call (905) 473-3385.
| | Giant Flea Market
Canadian Tire Parking Lot, 441 Gibb Street, Oshawa - Oct 11, 2010
From 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. there will be a GIANT United Commercial Travellers Flea Market Sale with vendors sell preserves, sausage, smoked meats, candy, fresh fruit and vegetables, children's, men and women's clothing and accessories, collectibles, kitchen wares, music, books, and there is something for everyone. Proceeds will go to various Charities.
| | Fibre Friends Needlecraft Circle
Oshawa Public Libraries McLaughlin Branch - Oct 13, 2010
Drop in at 'Fibre Friends', tonight at 6PM. It's a fun needlecraft circle open to anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or any other transportable needlework. Bring along your current project to get some new ideas and enjoy the company of others who share your interests. This is a free drop in program for teens and adults.
| | Craft It! Cereal-isiously Fun Crafts
Oshawa Public Libraries. McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa - Oct 14, 2010
Visit the Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch tonight at 6:30PM with three of your favourite (empty) cereal boxes to make some amazing crafts! If you don't have any cereal boxes, the library will have some for you to use. This is a free program for teens ages 12-18. Register at any branch. For details check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call 905-579-6111
| | Indulge Your Senses
The Roman Palace, 1096 Ringwell Drive, Newmarket - Oct 14, 2010
Ladies, grab your mothers, sisters and girlfriends and get ready to have all your senses pampere! Tonight from 6:30-10PM have your senses indulged through relaxing hand & back massages, reflexology, Reiki, pole dancing lessons, decadent treats and much more. You'll also get to meet the firefighters of York Region! It's a great girls night out in support of DeafBlind Ontario Services, which supports adults with congenital deafblindness in York Region, Simcoe County, London, Kitchener-Waterloo and Peterborough. Tickets are only $50 and available at www.deafblindontario.com or 905-853-2862 x233.
| | Annual Mental Health Awareness Day
Oshawa Centre (Centre Court) - 419 King Street West, Oshawa - Oct 16, 2010
Community Care Durham’s COPE Mental Health Program is hosting its 19th Annual Mental Health Awareness Day at the Oshawa Centre today from 9:30AM-6PM. This event is organized to provide info and resources about mental and to alleviate the stigma of mental illness. Visitors are welcome to speak with mental health professionals and learn about the services offered in the community.
| | Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
Uxbridge - Oct 16, 2010
It's time again for the 'Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts', and this year is their Silver 25th Anniversary! It's a celebration happening all over Uxbridge showcasing the best the community has to offer in visual arts, theatre, music, dance, video, writing and much, much more. It's all happening from September 16th, until October 16th. For details check out www.celebrationofthearts.ca or call (905) 473-3385.
| | Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
Uxbridge - Oct 16, 2010
It's time again for the 'Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts', and this year is their Silver 25th Anniversary! It's a celebration happening all over Uxbridge showcasing the best the community has to offer in visual arts, theatre, music, dance, video, writing and much, much more. It's all happening from September 16th, until October 16th. For details check out www.celebrationofthearts.ca or call (905) 473-3385.
| | Oshawa Wishmaker Walk for Wishes
Oshawa Airport, 1200 Airport Blvd, Oshawa - Oct 16, 2010
Wishmaker Walk for Wishes is a national walk for the entire family. Walk as an individual, or get together your whole family, work friends, or your community groups to raise funds through collecting pledges to grant wishes for children coping with life threatening illnesses. You can help to make someones very special wish come true! Today's walk is happening in oshawa, with registration at 10AM and the walk beginning at 11AM. For more information contact Jennifer Polak, oshawawishmaker@gmail.comor check out www.childrenswish.ca
| | Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
Uxbridge - Oct 17, 2010
It's time again for the 'Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts', and this year is their Silver 25th Anniversary! It's a celebration happening all over Uxbridge showcasing the best the community has to offer in visual arts, theatre, music, dance, video, writing and much, much more. It's all happening from September 16th, until October 16th. For details check out www.celebrationofthearts.ca or call (905) 473-3385.
| | Forget Me Not Alzheimer's Fundraiser Walk
Wooden Sticks and Countryside Preserve, 40 Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge - Oct 17, 2010
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region 'Forget Me Not Walk' is happening today! Come support the fight against Alzheimer's by participating at this great fundraiser walk. Registration begins at 1:30PM and the walk will start at 2:30PM. For more information and to register call 1- 888-301-1106 or 905-576-256, email info@alzheimerdurham.com or visit www. alzheimerdurham.com.
| | Canadian Cancer Society Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer
Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby - Oct 17, 2010
The Canadian Cancer Society Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer fundraising is a leisurely 5K, non-competitive, pledge-based walk that you can take part in as an individual or with family and friends. The money raised through this event will help fund life-saving breast cancer research! Visit www.takingsteps.ca for more details and to register.
| | Urban Legends and Spooky Stories @ The Oshawa Public Library
Oshawa Public Libraries, Northview Branch, Oshawa - Oct 19, 2010
Come hear some 'Urban Legends and Spooky Stories' at the Oshawa Public Library tonight at 7PM. Did you know that eating pop rocks and drinking pop at the same time causes your stomach to explode? Or that a company will give you $245 for every third person to whom you forward a certain e-mail? You’ve heard stories like these before, now is your chance to learn more about these 'Urban Legends', win prizes and swap spooky stories at this fun event. This is a free program for teen ages 12-18, with registration at any branch.
Northview Branch
Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 PM
| | Dine Out for Community Care Durham
East Side Mario's at the Oshawa Centre - Oct 19, 2010
Dine out for Community Care Durham on Tuesday, October 19th. The Oshawa office is hosting a fundraising evening at East Side Mario’s in the Oshawa Centre. To raise funds on Community Night, $3.00 from every dinner entrée will be donated to Community Care Durham. We will also have a Silent Auction table and a 50/50 Draw. Join us for a delicious meal and support our services to better help those with needs related to aging, physical or mental health. For more information, please call 905-430-5613.
| | 5K on the Runway
The Oshawa Airport, 1200 Airport Blvd, Oshawa - Oct 24, 2010
This is your exclusive opportunity to run on the runway! Come to the Oshawa Municipal Airport on September 24th, and join in a 5K run or walk, or in 1K walk to raise funds for Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre. Registration fees for the 1K walk are $10, with children 8 and under free with a registered adult. Registration begins att 8AM, and the walk starts at 10AM. Registration fees for the 5K run or walk are $30 for adults, $20 for youths 17 and under, or $250 for a team of 5-10. Fees are waived with the minimum pledge money raised. Prizes will be awarded to the top pledge collecting indivdual, top 5K finishers, and top pledge collecting school. It's going to be an exciting event, for a great cause! Please register online before October 1st at www.hearthplace.org or www.runningroom.com, or in person at The Running Room at 80 Thickson Rd, Whitby or at The Hearth Place at 86 Colborne St, Oshawa. For registration fees and more information call 905-579-4833
| | Hearth Place 5K on the Runway
Oshawa Municipal Airport - Oct 24, 2010
The Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre’s has a new and exciting fundraising event. To help raise awareness and funding for cancer support services, Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre is thrilled to host the Hearth Place 5K on the Runway at the Oshawa Municipal Airport on Sunday October 24, 2010! Come by and support, or participate. For more information call Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre at 905-579-4833
| | Teen Talk - Teen Book Club
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch - Oct 26, 2010
Join the Oshawa Public Library for their new Teen Book Club, this afternoon at 4PM! Come out to chat about books, movies, or whatever you want! There will be lots of snacks and prizes. This is a free program for teens ages 12-18, with free registration at any branch. For more information check out www.oshawalibrary.on.ca or call
905-579-6111
| | Haunted Paper Crafts @ The Oshawa Public Library
Oshawa Public Library, Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa - Oct 27, 2010
Did you know that paper can be crafted into something creepy and gothic? Join the Oshawa Public Library in creating your own evil robot, scary skulls, and more at this paper crafts event for teens tonight at 7PM. It's just in time for Halloween! This is a free program for teens ages 12-18 with free registration at any branch.
| | Pumpkin, Pies & Picture Show & Friendly Competition & Garden Lecture
Brooklin United Church - Oct 27, 2010
Come and check out the Pumpkins, Pies and Picture Show at 7:30, where the novice and expert garden club members of the Brooklin Horticultural Society bring in pies and pictures for a friendly competition
PRESENTATION: The Gardens of Malaysia, by Veronica Sliva, National Director, Garden Writers, Ajax
Dessert, laughing, friends
For more info see our web site @ www.brooklin.org/hort/events.html or call Cheryl Penner at home 905-665-6316 or cheryl.penner@sympatico.ca
| | Zombie Fest @ The Oshawa Public Library
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa - Oct 28, 2010
Are you prepared for a Zombie attack? Come to the Oshawa Public Library tonight at 6:30PM to make your own survival gear, become a zombie, win prizes and more at this Zombie-tastic event! For tweens ages 10-15. Free registration at any branch.
| | Zombie Fest
Oshawa Public Libraries, McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa - Oct 28, 2010
Are you prepared for a Zombie attack? Tonight at 6:30PM come make your own zombie survival gear, learn how to become a zombie, win prizes and more at this Zombie-tastic event! For tweens ages 10-15. There is free registration at any branch. For more information call 905-579-6111
| | Haunted Library Halloween @ The Oshawa Public Library
Oshawa Public Libraries, Northview Branch, Oshawa - Oct 30, 2010
Do you know what happens in the Library when the lights go out? Enter their haunted house today from 1-1:30PM to find the answer! This is an all-ages programme. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Come drop in!
| | Sunnycrest Nursing Home Annual Bazaar
Sunnycrest Nursing Home, 1635 Dundas Street E, Whitby - Nov 6, 2010
Stop by the Sunnycrest Nursing Home Annual Bazaar happening today from 10AM-2PM! There will be lots of great iteams to purchase. Proceeds from this project will be used throughout the year for special programs at Sunnycrest.
| | Men's Basketball Nationals 2011
Durham College- CRWC - Mar 15, 2011
Durham College has proudly been chosen to host the 2011 Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) national championship. The national championship will be held at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) from March 15-19, 2011.Hosting the championship will be a great opportunity to showcase our campus, our hospitality and the entire Durham Region to the rest of the country.
For more information contact, Scott.Dennis@dc-uoit.ca
| | Brantford's Own 1st Annual Ribfest
Brantford, Ontario - Aug 13, 2015
Three days of warm weather and sunshine in August 2010 at Cockshutt Park. An astonishing amount of mouth watering ribs and chicken to be prepared and consumed over the weekend. While some of the best "ribbers" from Canada will be competing. Beer Garden open all day every day. We have fun for all ages with a midway for the kids and much more. http://www.btfdribfest.exofire.net/
2010
Fri. Aug. 13, 4pm to 10pm
Sat. Aug. 14, 11am to 10pm
Sun. Aug. 15, 11am to 7pm
ribfest@brantfordkinsmen.ca
| | Greek Summer Festival
261 Bloor St. East (corner of bloor and ritson) in Oshawa - Aug 15, 2016
Greek Summer Festival! Saturday August 15 (11:30-8pm)and Sunday August 16 (11:30-5pm).
Get a Taste of Greece! Enjoy authentic Greek food, music and dance performances. Free dance lessons for all ages. 261 Bloor St. East (corner of Bloor and Ritson) in Oshawa.
| | Oshawa Vikings Rugby Club Registration
Oshawa Centre Shopping Centre - Mar 19, 2021
*New Players Wanted*
2010 Registration will take place at the Oshawa Centre on Mar 19-21 during Mall business hours.
The Vikings strive to have one of the strongest rugby programs nationally at the junior and senior level. In addition to the ever-growing Junior program (7-18yrs), the club runs 3 men’s teams and 2 women’s team. For more information visit www.oshawavikings.com.
| | Fiber Friends
Oshawa Public Library - McLaughlin - Nov 18, 2200
Fiber Friends is a needlecraft circle open to anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or any other transportable needlework. Bring your current project, get new ideas and enjoy the company of others who share your interests. Drop in programme; no registration required. For teens and adults.
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