Event Listings » October 2009 » Community
Pillar Community Innovation Awards. July 15, 2009 — November 12, 2009
| Description | *Share. Inspire. Recognize* The Pillar Community Innovation Awards celebrate the nonprofit sector organizations, people and partners whose efforts make our community brighter. The categories for nomination are: * Community Innovation Award * Community Leadership Award * Community Impact Award * Community Collaboration Award Finalists will be announced late August and Award Recipients will be announced at the Awards Gala on Thursday November 12 at the London Convention Centre. Date: November 12, 2009 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM Location: London Convention Centre Keynote speaker: Dr. Pratima Bansal, Richard Ivey School of Business Tickets: Pillar Members: $45, Non-members: $60 |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | London Convention Centre |
| Website | http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca |
| Contact | (519)-433-7876 |
Fall 2009 Education Programs. September 15, 2009 — December 5, 2009
| Description | EXPLORE AND CREATE ART AT GALLERY STRATFORD Children’s Classes & Workshops (ages 7-12) Painting for Young Artists Learn fun and creative painting techniques with Stratford artist Wendy O’Brien. Six Weeks, Mondays 4:30-6 pm, OCT 19–NOV 23 $85 Gallery Members or $95 non-members Drawing and Printmaking Explore the principles of line drawing, shape and create new projects with printmaking. Six Weeks, Thursdays 4:30-6 pm, OCT 22–NOV 26 $85 Gallery Members or $95 non-members Animal Art Workshop Make imaginative drawings of domestic and wild animals. Saturday 1-4 pm, NOV 7 $50 Gallery Members or $55 non-members Air Drying Clay Workshop Experiment with 2D and 3D projects and create a sculpture to take home. Saturday 1-4 pm, NOV 28 $50 Gallery Members or $55 non-members Family Art Sundays Free art activities! Drop in from 2-4 pm: OCT 11, NOV 8, DEC 13, JAN 10, FEB 14, MAR 14 Adult’s Classes & Workshops (teens welcome) Beginner Photography with Terry Manzo Learn to take great photographs with your SLR Six Sessions, Tuesdays, 7-9:30 pm, SEP 15 – OCT 13, Includes one Saturday session. $100 Gallery Member, $115 non-member Oil Painting with Michael Karn Create an 18th century style still life, for beginners or returning students. Eight Weeks, Mondays, 7-10 pm, OCT 19 – DEC 7 $165 Gallery Member, $185 non-member Materials list provided Watercolour Workshop with Teddy Payne Create your own art with the Stratford artist. Saturday 1-4 pm, OCT 24 $50 Gallery Members or $55 non-members Portrait Painting with Leslie Watts Learn the steps of high realism painting from photography during this two-part workshop series. Two Saturdays 1-4 pm, NOV 14 & 21 $85 Gallery Members or $90 non-members Open Studio Hosted by Ken Nutt Practice your life drawing skills with a life model at each session. Drop-in, Wednesdays 8-10 pm, $7 Precious Metal Clay Class with Pat Wilde Create your own earrings or pendant. Saturday 10-3 pm, DEC 5 $80 Gallery Members or $85 non-members $30 material cost |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo St., Stratford Ontario, N5A 4S9 |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca/index.php |
| Contact | info@gallerystratford.on.ca |
Life Losses: Finding Your Way. October 6, 2009
| Description | A free information and education fair for the public, people coping with losses of all kinds, and service care professionals. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Lamplighter Inn |
| Website | http://www.dayacounselling.on.ca |
| Contact | Bonnie Williams |
Contemplation and Meditation. October 14, 2009 — November 14, 2009
| Description | What is the difference between contemplation and meditation? What are the goals, and what can each help us to achieve? We will discuss our personal experiences with these practices and explore different techniques. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Church of St. Jude, Adelaide & Fanshawe Park Rd., SW corner |
| Website | http://www.meetup.com/The-London-Spiritual-Experiences-Group/calendar/11588243/?from=list&offset=0 |
| Contact | lreave@ody.ca |
Business Referral Visitors Day. October 20, 2009
| Description | Business Network International (BNI) would like to invite you to join us for a business lunch for sharing business referrals. Our event will be held on Tuesday October 20, 2009 at Michael's on the Thames Restaurant, at 1 York St., London. We will begin at 11:30 am and end at 1:00 p.m. The primary purpose of BNI is to facilitate the exchange of qualified business referrals between members. The organization has more than 5000 chapters worldwide and more than 250 in Canada. Last year members of BNI passed more than 4.9 million referrals generating more than $1.9 billion US in new business. BNI's uniquely structured program allows only one person per business category or profession to join a chapter. Once you join, none of your competitors can participate in your chapter. Seating will be limited. Please contact me to answer any questions you may have and to confirm your attendance. Please bring plenty of business cards, as you will meet many local business people. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Michael's On The Thames |
| Website | http://www.bnicanada.ca |
| Contact | mike@funfitandhealthy.com |
Matrix Professional Staffing Solutions. October 21, 2009
| Description | We provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions and are always recruiting for career-oriented, quality-driven individuals. We invite you to join our team to find the career that's right for you. |
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| Category | Community |
| Website | http://www.matrixstaffingsolutions.com |