International Women’s Day is Tuesday, March 8th, but Sudbury has plans to make it a week-long affair! See our roundup below, or visit the International Women’s Week Sudbury Facebook page! MARCH 6 SDLC International Women’s Day Brunch – Hosted by the Sudbury & District Labour Council Women’s Committee and the Canadian Labour Congress are hosting. Information booths, guest speakers, and a silent auction. Proceeds support a local women’s organization. Tickets: $25 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ the Radisson Hotel Downtown – 85 St. Anne Road Journée de la femme – Présenté par le Club Amical du Nouveau......
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Friday, March 4 Free Nordic Skiing – The event will be located at the stadium chalet of the Nordic skiing club. It is located on the far side of the track and field stadium. When traveling to the Ben Avery building you will take a right just before the fence starts for the track and field stadium and continue on that road until you can take a left into a small parking lot. The chalet is located just behind the parking lot. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Laurentian Nordic Ski Club SCC Porketta Bingo – Porketta Bingo at the Beef Friday......
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Katie Morrow is a graphic designer, outdoor enthusiast, and Canadian adventurer. She is also the girl behind twig + SPARK, a new nature-inspired brand and Etsy shop carrying everything from adventure inspired greeting cards to jewellery. Her whimsical designs come from her love of crafting and being surrounded by nature, which can be seen in all of her products, including tree stump coasters and paracord earrings. We talked to Katie to find out more about twig + SPARK! When did you decide that you wanted to create and share your ideas with others? I think I’ve always been a......
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On February 26th, WUSC Laurentian hosted a one of a kind event at the university. Two Syrian refugee students will be attending the school in Fall 2016, and Yvonne Udowa; committee member, resident fashionista and blogger, decided that a fashion show would be the perfect way for WUSC Laurentian to support them. Read on to find out more about A Walk for Syria! Can you tell us a little bit about what motivated you to organize A Walk for Syria? Who will benefit from this event, and how will this fashion show help support the cause? A Walk for......
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Monday, February 29 Board Game Networking – Join us for a fun way to end your day, networking with other business owners while playing one or more board games. Develop your strategic thinking skills and enjoy casual conversations that may be easier to have around a gaming table when the focus is on something else, than at a more formal networking event. Stay for as short as half an hour or as long as two and a half. You don’t have to know how to play the games before you come. 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ The Learning Initiative......
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Friday, February 26 Dancing With The Easter Seals Stars 2016 – This delightful evening features a dance competition with local celebrities competing to be the STARS of the evening! True to the element of competition, celebrity judges along with our guests will assist in determining which dance team will be the STARS of the 6th annual event. Dancing with Easter Seals Stars presented by Norman Piché & Associates, Private Wealth Management, begins with a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting all followed by a delicious dinner and a live ‘Dancing with the Stars’ competition with local celebrities.......
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Best known for their stylish scrunchies and hair accessories, Ezzy Lynn is a Canadian fashion and accessory brand that supports global endangered species by donating proceeds from each item sold to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF). When I first chatted with Ezzy Lynn founders Sonja, Samantha, and Bianca in 2014, they had made 16 animal adoptions. Now, they are at nearly 150! Find out how these three powerful entrepreneurs are continuing to change the fashion world and save endangered species, one scrunchie at a time. For our readers who are new to Ezzy Lynn, can you please tell us......
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If you fancy yourself something of a beer aficionado always browsing the shelves and menus for new and adventurous brews this is the event for you! Northern Ontario Microbrew Festival is back for a second year delivering the best and most creative in craft brewing, try every beer Northern Ontario has to offer, under one roof! The event will take place at The Steelworkers’ Union Hall and will also feature Ed sessions including food and beer pairings with local restaurants. Check out our interview for all the details. Tell us about Northern Ontario Microbrew Festival. There are three really......
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Monday, February 22 Italian Regional Cuisine – A virtual and sensory tour of several Italian regions. Hear the stories, taste dishes from Stephanie’s favourite towns and learn about the ingredients and food styles that make each region distinct. Bagna Cauda (vegetable dip), Polenta with Parmesan and Olive Oil Fried Eggs, Risotto with Pumpkin and Red Wine, and Mille Foglio (puff pastry dessert). Cost: $75 – 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway Tuesday, February 23 And the winner is… Trivia Night – 3 rounds of 15 questions, and one bonus question per round. Pages are marked a-la grade 5 math class......
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Friday, February 19 Sudbury Wolves vs. Peterbourgh Petes – Cost: $19 – 7:00 p.m. @ Sudbury Community Arena – 240 Elgin Street Saturday, February 20 Third Annual Fishing for a Cure – All proceeds to support Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. BBQ lunch with be available for purchase. Tickets: $30 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. @ Ramsey Lake – Main Boat Launch Pinhole Camera Workshop with Stacey Lalande – Join Stacey Lalande, Cambrian College photography instructor / Mirth Photography photographer, instructor and creative director as she leads a free workshop on building your own pinhole......
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