Join Habitat for Humanity as we present the first of three UpCycle Workshops repurposing items found at our ReStores. Our first session will be hosted by Bobbie Robinson as she teaches us techniques on distressing and adding a creative touch to furniture and ReStore treasures. 

"Techniques on distressing and adding a creative touch to furniture"
Saturday, March 16, 2013 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm 
Location: Habitat for Humanity – 5-40 Pacific Court 
Cost: $40/person 
All materials will be provided. 

Cost: $40/person 

UpComing Workshops 
“Garden RePurposing” – Saturday, May 25, 2013 – 10:00am – 1:00pm (this workshop is a great gift for Mother’s Day) 

“UpCycled Holiday”– Saturday, November 30, 2013 – 10:00am – 1:00pm 

For more information contact Nicole Rombouts at 519-455-6623 ext 228 or nrombouts@habitat4home.ca 

Package pricing: 1 Workshop $40 – 2 Workshops $75 – 3 Workshops $90 

Beal Musical Theatre's presentation of Once on this Island, a Caribbean retelling of the Little Mermaid.

Once on This Island is a Caribbean retelling of The Little Mermaid. The show centres around Ti Moune, a peasant orphan who longs to be part of the world of the rich Grandhommes who rule the island. Nominated for 5 Tonys in 1991, this musical by Ahrens and Flaherty (Ragtime; Seussical the Musical) features stirring songs and a story you will never forget.

http://www.grandtheatre.com/index.php/cbo/once-on-this-island/

The City of St Thomas Is hosting a fundraising BBQ For the Elgin/St Thomas United Way May 24th 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 545 Talbot Street, St Thomas, ON Hamburgers $3.00 * Hot Dogs $2.00 * Pop $1.00 Thanks to the very generous donations of our St Thomas M&M Meat Shops

Hockey Night in Canada's Play On! is Canada's most amazing street hockey tournament and outdoor hockey festival, and this Spring, it’s returning to Victoria Park May 25-26!

CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA Play On! tournaments feature 4-on-4 (recreational and competitive) street hockey tournament divisions for boys, girls, men and women of all ages and all skill levels.  Anyone can sign up a team to play.  Teams consist of a minimum of four and a maximum of seven players.

You can register a team online or head to the one-day-only live registration on Tuesday, May 21. Visit http://www.playon.ca/events/london for more information.

So call your friends, put your team together and prepare yourself - because Hockey Night in Canada's Play On! will be one of the most memorable events of this Spring!!

Returns For Leukemia is a fundraiser held each May by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 12R24 in partnership with The Beer Store to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

http://bottledrive.ca/

London’s own Forest City Derby Girls (FCDG) are hosting another exciting roller derby bout on May 25th at the Agriplex in London’s Western Fair District. The evening will consist of amazing full contact action All Star VS All Star.
The Forest City Derby Girls are welcoming players from other leagues to train with the best in roller derby at their Certifiable Derby Training Camp. They will then go head to head in an All Star, Black vs White full contact game.
League President, Sonja Leal, explains, “We are excited to be back at the Agriplex with two more exciting games of women’s flat track roller derby. Approximately 1000 friends and fans joined us for our last game earlier this month and we can’t wait to see everyone again.”

$12 in advance or $15 at the door. Children under 10 are free
Buy online at: www.westernfairdistrict.com/sports/forest_city_derby_girls

For more information please contact anyaface@gmail.com or sufferjet@gmail.com

3rd ANNUAL COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE/YARD SALE SPARTA ON. SAT. MAY 25TH 9AM-3PM 

WALK THE TALK FOR KIDS with Communication Disorders Saturday May 25, 2013 at Weldon Park in Arva, Ontario (St. John's Drive) 10:00am--on-site registration including activities for the kids & a silent auction 11:00am--Walk 12:00pm--Food provided by Subway (Fanshawe Park & Richmond Street Location) To register or for more information please contact Sonya Marshall at 519-550-3290 or walkthetalkforkids@gmail.com SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY: Paul Rosen--2006 Olympic Gold medalist Kerry Goulet--International Ice Hockey Player The London Rogues Star Wars Group Please make sure to check out the silent auction on the Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders Facebook page All the money raised from the walkathon will be going to support the work that the OAFCCD does.

Website: www.kidstri4kids.com
Why: To raise funds for Childreach, here in London! A minimum of $12 of every registration goes directly to Childreach!!! About: At the Kids Tri 4 Kids event, children ages 3 - 13 will swim, bike and run their way around a safe, professionally designed course. It's all about celebrating at the finish line, not about race standings. The race course is designed for age appropriate distances and will create a sense of accomplishment at the finish line. This is a wonderful experience for kids who have never participated in such an event….remember it’s all about fun! Every participant receives a race kit that includes a personalized race bib (if registered before May 13th), a cool event t-shirt, a medal and a posted finishing time. Over the past two years, we have raised over $50000 for Childreach! 

Come join Theresa Carriere and the JP2 One Run team on May 31st and support breast cancer. Create a team of 10 and run or walk 100km throughout the day! Register at jp2onerun.ca

World Crokinole Championships June 1st, 2013. Tavistock and District Recreational Centre Over $6,000 in cash and prizes!! 15th Annual Event, with categories for junior, Intermediate, Adult, Recreational and Cue singles as well as recreataional, open and cue doubles. Doubles events in the morning from 8am-1pm and Singles in the afternoon from 1:00-5:30 with the starting at 7pm. Register in advance, free for spectators. Fun for all ages! 

Have extra "Junk" you want to sell? Need a place to sell it? We have the place for you!!! Church of the Ascension 2060 Dundas St E Saturday June 1st 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. rain or shine Rent a parking spot for only $10 You keep your profit Contact: Darlene Parke 519-453-5324 or email parke@wwdc.com to book or for further information

The World Partnership Walk is returning to London June 2. Take steps with us by creating or joining a team, registering as an individual, or donating to this great cause. 100% of funds raised by the World Partnership Walk go directly to fund international development projects – not one cent is spent on administration.

 

Projects are identified and implemented by local communities, targeting areas of greatest need and providing long-term sustainable solutions – like revitalizing a rural economy, ensuring clean water and sanitation, strengthening community-based organizations and educating new generations of girls and women.

Funds raised by the Walk also help AKFC to leverage additional support from major donors like the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). This means that the impact of every dollar you raise is multiplied many times over.

Learn more about some of the international development projects supported by the walk.

Its for a 3rd Annual Trivia Night, hosted by the Alice Saddy Association.

Cost: $40 per person.
Includes hors d'ouevres buffet, 6 rounds of Trivia, dessert buffet, amazing silent auction, dj and dancing. Get together a team of 6-8 people and join us for a night of fun! Have a great time and raise money for the Alice Saddy Association.
Contact Kathy Pierson at 519-433-9783 or at events@alicesaddy.com for more info and tickets!!

Individuals can rent a space for $25.
Proceeds from the space rentals will be used to help offset the cost of the Hospitality Meals which several churches in the area provide to those less fortunate in our community.

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If you have any questions, please contact Herb Henkel at 519-433-8092

DONKEY DAY - Sunday, June 9th. 10:00 – 4:00. An afternoon in the country for animal lovers of all ages! Adults $10. Students (3-18), $5. Our most important fund raising event of the year. Wagon rides, Live Entertainment, Kid’s Funfest, Music with Brian, Diamond Dogs, Displays and Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Long Ears Boutique, Great Food, Meet 60 Donkeys! The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada Farm, 6981 Puslinch Conc. 4, Guelph. 519.836.1697 or www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca. 

Door Prizes! Raffles! Games!

 

Mrs. Danielle Davidson is a 28 year old London resident living with Cystic Fibrosis. 

Less than 2 years ago, Danielle received her first double lung transplant. She made a remarkable recovery and her health was improving at an encouraging rate. Thanks to the incredible team at Toronto General Hospital, Danielle was able to accomplish many things she never thought possible. Unfortunately, her new lungs have not been cooperating for some time and her health is declining rapidly. As such, Danielle has officially been re-listed to receive a second double lung transplant. We know from the last time that she is looking at about $30,000 in medical expenses that will not be covered by OHIP so we're hoping to help with these out-of-pocket expenses with this benefit. 

Hog Jog - 3.5k run/walk & 10k run in support of Victim Services June 19, 2013 Stratford Rotary Complex 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm To date, the Hog Jog has raised over $200,000 for seven worthy local causes. More than 450 runners and walkers enter the event each year. Participants range from recreational walkers, families enjoying an evening outing to serious competitive runners. Both the 3.5k & 10k runners and walkers depart from the back of the Rotary Complex. The 10km route, which runs through the trails of the Old Grove, is an interesting and challenging course with a combination of road and trails. The evening traditionally begins with the ‘Weaner Run’ for runners aged 6 years and under and ends with a pork meal and awards ceremony. To register or for further information about the Hog Jog, including a course map, pledge forms, sponsorship opportunities or volunteering please go to www.hogjog.ca. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome! 

LONDON AND ST. THOMAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® KOOL WHEELS CHARITY BIKE AND AUTO SHOW The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® will be holding our first annual REALTORS® KOOL WHEELS Charity Bike and Auto Show. RC races, vendor booths, raffle, draws, BBQ and much more. Saturday, June 22nd from 9am -2pm in the LSTAR Building parking lot at 342 Commissioners Road West, London. All proceeds to support Youth Opportunities Unlimited. We have sponsor, exhibitor and vendor opportunities available!! 

For more information please contact Tracy, email: tracy@lstar.ca or call 519-641-1400. 

The 2013 Summerside Optimist Canada Day Celebration! Saturday June 29th in Meadowgate Park! Daytime festivities begin at 4:00pm and end at 7:00pm with free family fun including bouncers, games, snacks, face painiting, prizes, demonstrations and more! Evening festivities include one of London's largest Fireworks displays! Leading up to the display there will be music, snacks, glow sticks, cotton candy and mroe family fun! Join us at Meadowgate Park at the corner of Meadowgate and Darnley Blvd in Summerside 3155 Meadowgate Blvd. June 29th! 

A 5 day camp that teaches real life skills, promotes self-discovery and leadership, and inspires teen girls to be all that they can be! www.realucamp.ca Real U is about you – the real you – stepping forward and making a difference in the world. At Real U camp, young women can truly embrace who they are and bring that forward, as they work together to further develop their leadership skills, hone in on their talents & abilities, and discover all that is before them. Camp Dates Grade 10-12- July 8-12 Grade 7-9- July 22-26 Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm (includes lunch and snacks) Friday: 9am -12 noon (includes snacks) Families are invited to join us for an 11:30am celebration on Friday! Camp location: Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Rd London, ON, N6G 1G5 For more info call Cheryl Campbell (519) 671-1976 or Christina Crawford (519) 535-7885 www.realucamp.ca It's time to girl up! 

Habitat for Humanity presents…JEANS ‘N CLASSICS When: October 5, 2013 8:00pm-11:00pm Where: London Convention Centre 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8 How: jeansnclassics.com or call 1 866 455 2849 option 3 How Much: $55-$69 Jeans 'n Classics - The Music of Annie Lennox and the Eurythmics Six of J&C's finest female vocalists take the stage in an in-depth presentation of the music of Annie Lennox. Described most often across North America, as “my favourite Jeans ‘n Classics show” this 25-year profile features material from The Eurythmics, through Lennox’s solo artistry, to soundtrack writer, and Academy Award-winner. It’s an emotionally powerful evening with one great song after another, gorgeously staged and arranged for these six amazing vocalists. Tickets go quickly to the Ultimate Symphonic Rock Series! The only place to see Jeans ‘n Classics in London is the London Convention Centre! Ticketing courtesy of Budweiser Gardens www.jeansnclassics.com - To Benefit Habitat for Humanity

Here’s your chance to prove your intelligence and have fun with family, friends or co-workers while supporting VON home and community care!
Put together a team of friends, co-workers, family members, neighbours, whatever… and register today for an event you won’t soon forget. Teams of 8 compete in 10 rounds of 10 questions to vie for top spot – trivia questions range in topic and style, as well as varying degrees of difficulty to make it fun for everyone.

 

Contact: VON Canada at 1-888-VON-CARE or email: fd@von.ca

About VON:
If you, or someone in your family, were recovering from an illness and needed home care, who would you trust? Most Canadians from coast to coast would say VON. The reason: at VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses), we believe in treating the whole person, not just their ailment. VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their own home.