Got a comminity/charitable event you'd like on Thunder Bay Watch? Send details and your email address to: rosie@magic999.ca. OR fax to: 346-5000
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2010/2011 KC MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION for IP..Novice..Atom A..PeeWee A..is September 8th and 9th.. 6:30pm at the KC Hall on May St. All first time registrants are asked to bring a copy of their Birth Certificate and Health Card to the Registration nights along with their payment. Save time and register online at www.knminorhockey.com.
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GO GREEN EXPO
Green Living for Everyone...September 10th to 12th on the CLE Grounds. Visit the over 40 exhibitors to learn all about local initiatives...green ideas for households.. gardening tips.. alternative energy and more!! Free Admission! Guided Tours! Sign up for practical hands on workshops. For Moms and Dads there will be a childrens area. Keynote speaker is Gill Deacon.. green for life expert.. award winning broadcaster and best-selling author. Make plans to be there. Be Earthwise..at home, work and play.
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NEEBING FIRE RESCUE ASSOCIATION
The Neebing Fire and Rescue Services..Oliver-Paipoonge Fire and Emergency Services and Upsala Fire Department cordially invite you to be part of the launch of our first annual calendar sales event. On September 11/2010..this event will be celebrated at the Stanley Hotel. On hand many draws for prizes.. silent auction .. 50/50 draw and the calendar sales. More info? Please contact Dale Ashbee at 475.5603.
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FREE BELLY DANCE/YOGA CLASSES
Satu's Bellydance presents Academy Afrah at 615 Memorial Ave on the 2nd floor. They are celebrating the New School of Middle Eastern Dance and Drum with an Open House..Saturday, September 11 from noon to 5pm. There will be free classes from 12-1 with Yoga..all levels. Then at 1:30 to 2:30 it's Basic Bellydance. Then from 3 to 4pm it's Middle Eastern Drumming. Refreshments and raffles will be on hand.
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LAKEHEAD REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 2.
is now seeking craft and flea market vendors for the Hazelwood Harvest Festival and Craft fair...Sunday, Sept 12th at the Hazelwood Lake Nature Centre. Application forms available from www.lakeheadca.com of at 130 Conservation Road. For more please call 344.5857.
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DIVORCE CARE
is a divorce recovery seminar and support group. Weekly seminars on Facing your Anger..Loneliness..Depression.. Kidcare.. Forgiveness and much more. Starts at 6:30 and runs til 8:30 on Sunday September 12th and continues every Sunday through to December 12th. Presented by The Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1770 Oliver Road..2km west of expressway. For more please contact Evelyn at 767.7242.
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DOGS DESERVE A BETTER HOME
Due to an influx of abandoned dogs..New Hope Dog Rescue is holding a Rally for Rescue Fundraiser at the Victoria Inn...Saturday, September 18th from 11am to 4pm. Adopt a dog!! Become a foster volunteer!! There's a BBQ, Raffles and Silent Auction. Any donation will be greatly appreciated!! Hope to see you there. Proudly Sponsored by Marostica Subaru Suzuki. Please call 621.4585 for more.
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SCOTIABANK AIDS WALK FOR LIFE
is Sunday, September 19th. There's prizes..incentives..and lots of refreshments!! Bearskin Airlines has offered a round trip for 2 to anywhere the airline flies...as an incentive prize. By collecting pledges.. registered walkers can earn incentive ballots for a chance to win even more! Free T-Shirt and Tote Bag for all walk participants. Get more at www.aidswalkforlife.ca or call 345.1516.
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THE ART OF GIVING
A Live Art Auction Reception will be held Thursday, September 23rd at 7pm at Badani Chevrolet Cadillac Show Room..399 Memorial Ave. All of the donated artwork will be auctioned off. There's also a silent auction of some of the more original local creations. On hand for you will be mouth-watering appetizers.. desserts and a cash bar. Entertainment provided by Glenn Jennings. Get your tickets as soon as possible by calling 622.7440. All monies raised will be used for the purchase of food.
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THUNDER BAY WALK FOR ALS aims to raise awareness to ALS..also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease..and much needed funds for those living with ALS. This years walk will get its start Saturday, September 25th at the Masonic Hall. Registration is at 9am with the Walk starting at 10. Lots of great prizes to be won. All proceeds from this event will go to the ALS Society of Ontario. For more please contact Liz Cowan at 1.866.611.8545 ext 218 or email liz@alsont.ca.
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LAKEHEAD REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 3.
presents The Nature of Comedy, Comedy Show & Buffet Dinner featuring Dr. Funnybone and Isso Ratsalinen..Thursday, October 21st at 6pm at the Hazelwood Lake Nature Centre.. 14kms north of Dawson Road on Hazelwood Drive. Dinner Buffet and Cash Bar prepared by the White Fox Inn. Tickets $50.00 with ticket deadline Thursday, Oct 14th. Call 344.5857 for more info or get tickets from the Lakehead Region Coservation Authority..130 Conservation Road.
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CASCADES CONSERVATION AREA is now open. Admission to the Conservation Area is $2 a vehicle or $30 for an annual Explorer Card.. which allows unlimited seasonal access. For more infor please call 344.5857 or visit: www.lakeheadca.com.
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YOUR MORNING TAI CHI
is held every Wednesday morning at 7:30 for the summer at the International Taijhi Park in the Marina. It's free and fun!!
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HOSPICE NORTHWEST
Do you speak a second language? Come from a multicultural background? Ever wanted to help comfort and support people nearing the end of their lives? Thenm Hospice Northwest wants to hear from you. Hospice Northwest is looking for more volunteers..especially from any of the regions many ethnic communities. To find out how you can make a difference, please visit www.hospicenorthwest.ca or call 626.5570.
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THUNDER BAY HIKING ASSOCIATION.
2010 Memberships are now available. Join today and enjoy a full year of outdoor hiking..snowshoeing.. cross country skiing and more. Activities are most weekends throughout the year! Membership forms are avalable online at www.tbha.ca or at most local outdoor stores. Get more on the hiking hotline...624.4271.
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LITTER FREE THUNDER BAY
and EcoSuperior would like to remind you to please not remove shopping carts from store properties. Abandoned shopping carts are an eyesore and a safety hazard to pedestrians.. cyclists.. drivers and snow removal equiptment. If you come across an abandoned shopping cart..you can help get it back to where it belongs by reporting the location at www.litterfree.ca or by calling the store. Please remind your store manager to check the website and have their carts picked up for a cleaner, safer Thunder Bay.
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THE CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
is looking for volunteers aged 14 to 29 to help out in the community. Volunteers can help out the Association with educating people about Diabetes by attending Health fairs..selling tickets..working in the office or delivering presentations to schools and workplaces. The opportunities are endless. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please call (807) 577.4232 ext 23 or visit: diabetes.ca.
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HOSPICE NORTHWEST
in collaboration with Wellspring Cancer Support Network, is offering two programs in Thunder Bay for people living with any type of cancer diagnosis and at any stage of illness and their caregivers. Both programs are free of charge and are held in the Hospice Northwest office at 63 Carrie St. Yoga is a drop-in program offered every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5pm. Skills for Coping with Cancer is a drop-in program offered every Tuesday from 3:30 til 5pm. For more.. please contact Kathleen at 626.5573.
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PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHILDREN'S CENTRE OF THUNDER BAY
Do Something Amazing!! Improve the well being of children and families in our community..make a donation to the Children's Centre Foundation. Our work with mental health prprofessionals developes and promotes the very best services and support for children..adolescents and their families. Choose one of four great ways to make a donation..cash, cheque.. money order.. or by using our secure online portal.All gifts stay in our community. For more on The Children's Centre Foundation..please call us at 343.5000 or visit our website at: www.childrenscentrefoundation.ca
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NORTH END COMMUNITY CENTRE MONTHLY DANCES
It's the second Friday of every month. Great fun and exercise too!! Dance at the North End Rec Centre.. 954 Huron Avenue with music provided by a DJ Service. Grades 4 to 8 from 7pm til 10pm. Just $5 at the door. Need more info? Please call 343.9497.
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HOSPICE NORTHWEST OFFERING CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES
Hospice Northwest..in collaboration with Wellspring Cancer Support Network..announces that cancer support services are now being offered to cancer patients and their families..like Yoga.. Relaxation and Visualization and Discussion Series, covering a wide range of cancer related topics. Patients with any type of cancer and at any stage of illness and their caregivers are welcome to attend. All programs are "free of charge" and will take place at Hospice Northwest, 105 North May St, Suite 117 ,Thunder Bay. Please contact Kathleen Buso at 626.5573 for more details.
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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF CANADA
Thunder Bay Chapter, is a non-profit group of parents offering mutual support, friendship and hope for all parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. For more please call 939.1610 or e-mail: tcftbay@tbaytel.net.
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PLEASE DONATE..FOR THE LOVE OF OUR PETS
The Society needs your donations of:
Pet Supplies...blankets..large dog toys..cat/dog and kitten/puppy food..cat litter..towels. Also in need of Office or Cleaning supplies..laundry detergent..staples..white photocopy paper ..Garden or Building Hand Tools..Gift Certificates/coupons and if possible Canadian Tire Money. The Humane Society also welcomes any supply or monetary donations.
For more please give us a call at our location at 1535 Rosslyn Road at (807) 475.8803.
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FREE YOGA CLASSES
The Bodymind Centre and Lululemon are hosting free Yoga classes every Sunday at the Bodymind Centre at 11:15am in exchange for a food donation for The Thunder Bay Food Bank. Everyone welcome.
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