Arts & Culture, Community, Fundraisers, Music |
June 06, 2019
SHE ROCKS IN SUPPORT OF VOICES FOR WOMEN
Feminists assemble this is your night to celebrate in good company for an amazing cause! For the second year Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre will host She Rocks, a celebration of women in music! A stellar assembly of local female artists have banded together for the cause; and with your help will raise much needed funds to support services, and programming for women impacted by sexual violence in our community. You can catch the show Friday June 7th 6:30-11:30PM at the Sudbury Theatre Centre, with performances from Angie Nussey, Jennifer Holub, Sarah Craig, DarlenYa and Groovy Betty.......
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Sudburians its time to get loud with Voices for Women! Friday May 11th is the night to head to the Grand for She Rocks, this is a stellar event with an all-star lineup of talented Sudbury women! The event is fittingly held during sexual assault awareness month and proceeds from the evening will go directly to Voices for Women. Voices for Women provides valuable services for women 16+ who have experienced sexual violence, assisting them in navigating the waters as they reclaim their power. Very fittingly May happens to be sexual assault awareness month, what a perfect time to......
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Heart of Ruth Mission is hosting our 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on January 13th, 2018 in Sudbury and this year will be bigger and better than ever! The night starts at 4pm at 430 Westmount Ave (in the Westmount Plaza) under the Christian Horizons sign. Live entertainment will begin at 5pm Brooke Bruce feat. Mike Mascioli!! Tickets are $10 and includes a plate full of spaghetti, slice of garlic bread, caesar salad, a drink and an entrance to the door prize. This dinner is a drop in setting, welcoming guests anytime between 4-8pm. As always, they will have a variety of sauces......
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On October 26th, 2017, Lockerby Composite School will be hosting their annual Kids Caring For Kids Cancer Drive! Students will be canvassing the Greater Sudbury Area to raise funds for the Northern Cancer Foundation and Sudbury’s pediatric cancer care center. This great charity fundraiser began nearly 22 years ago; we talked to Lockerby student and committee co-chair Mia Jensen about the history of the Cancer Drive and how our whole community can get involved this year! Can you tell us a little bit about the Lockerby Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive? When was it founded, and why? Lockerby......
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Community, Fundraisers |
April 25, 2017
Local charity teams up with local restaurants for delicious fundraiser.
If you could help someone by just eating dinner would you? This Wednesday, April 26, 2017 A Taste For Life returns to local restaurants in support of Réseau Access Network. By dining out for lunch or dinner on this day with one or the participating restaurants 25% of your bill will go directly towards Réseau Access Network’s many programs that help facilitate healthy lifestyles for those affected by HIV and Hepatitis. Some of Réseau Access Network’s programs include offering clinical services, case management, safe needle packages, needle cleanups, safe sex education, and nutrient rich groceries. A Taste For Life......
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Join The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History on Sunday, May 28th at Kivi Park! Sudbury will be one of the many cities participating in the annual walk and money raised goes towards world-class research and to advocate high-quality individual CF care. The 3.5 kilometre Green Trail at Kivi Park will be dedicated to the walk but participants will have access to the full park. “We are excited to be able to support groups like Cystic Fibrosis Canada and their effort to raise money and awareness about our country’s most common fatal genetic disease,” said Melissa Sheridan, Park Leader,......
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The Sudbury Yogathon for Mental Health is a one-day community event in support of mental health awareness throughout Greater Sudbury. The Yogathon hopes to engage community members of all fitness levels, and to be an easy-going day of levelled yoga styles.All proceeds from the event will be donated to NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action, a peer-run mental health organization providing vital services and programs to people with lived experience of mental illness. We spoke with Emily Zanini to find out more about the event and how we can get involved again! “Sometimes medication just isn’t enough. You need to be......
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Community, Events, Fundraisers |
February 16, 2017
Rumble in Rayside: Raising money for Chelmsford Valley District Composite School
On February 25th, head over to Chelmsford Valley District Composite School (CVDCS) for Rumble in Rayside – a live pro wrestling fundraiser. The school was recently up for an accommodation review but has been saved and they want to raise money to enhance their extra circular activities. This is a family friendly event so bring the family and check out Rock Solid Wrestling – one of Ontario’s top independent wrestling promotions. This show is headlined by a Canadian Championship match between champion Sudbury’s own Tornado and challenger Notorious T.I.D! Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and......
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We’ve had a few snowfalls, and the cold is starting to come across Sudbury. Holiday Songs are starting to be played everywhere. Yippee! Christmas is on its way! Many of you may be as excited as me, but this year I had my eyes opened to the fact that many people see Christmas as a stressful time of year. Not everyone is as fortunate as you are. Yes, we always hear that. But it is very much a reality. Check-out the recent article in the Sudbury Star here. This article explains that 1 in 10 Sudburians suffer from “Food......
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Community, Fundraisers |
September 29, 2016
Celebrate Life in Full Colour: Colours of Hope 5K Sudbury
Add a splash of colour to your running calendar and join the Canadian Cancer Society for the 4th annual Colours of Hope 5k on Saturday, October 15th, 2016. Participants will be transformed in more ways than one during this non-competitive, family fun-filled event which celebrates life and raises important funds to fight cancer. This event is open to both women and men, all age levels! Participants will be splashed with vibrant colours as they walk, run or strut their way through the beautiful trails at Moonlight Beach and Lake Laurentian Conservation. This is one colourful event you do not......
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