Event Listings » September 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 |
WOW Spa Night!. July 16, 2009 — September 12, 2009
| Description | WOW Spa Night! Fundraiser for Tiggir's Tots Day Care Tickets - $20 ($25 at the door) includes 3 mini-spa treatments, live entertainment, shopping, speakers and more! September 11, 2009 - 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Indulge yourself! |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Croatian Banquet Hall, 2889 Westminster Dr., London, ON N6N 1L7 |
| Website | http://www.wisemoove.com/emails/wowlondon.html |
| Contact | Jennifer (Tickets) (519) 473-9495 or Wendy (Information) (519) 848-3563 |
Open House, Ingathering and Water Ceremony. September 13, 2009
| Description | Unitarian Fellowship of London invites you to an Open House Sunday September 13, 2009. The Service* begins at 10:45 am, child care is available for younger children. This is a multigenerational service, meaning that children and youth who would regularly be attending our Religious Exploration Program, will join us for the adult service. BBQ and Games begin at 12:00 pm. Events: 10:45 am – 12 pm Ingathering and Water Ceremony worship service 12 pm – 1:30 pm Hot dogs, hamburgers, and the fixin’s served (FREE) 12 pm – 1:30 pm Tours of the UFL Building and Religious Exploration Classrooms 12 pm – 1:30 pm Face painting 12:30 pm Get your Adult/Youth Team (one adult + one child) ready for the games 12:45 pm Relay race 1:00 pm Egg and Spoon race 1:15 pm Tug-of-War Learn more about the UFL and Unitarian-Universalism at www.unitarianfellowshipoflondon.org or contact us at ufl@execulink.com or 519-451-0424 * Sunday Service description for September 13: Ingathering and Water Ceremony Returning to our religious community at the same time that students return to school and activities start up again is always exciting! What memories of the summer do you bring back with you? Please share a small vial of water from wherever you went (or bring “symbolic” water) for our ritual of mingling the waters. Our children will be with us as this is our first intergenerational service of the year. Our annual Board Installation will also take place. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Unitarian Fellowship of London, 557 CLarke ROad |
| Website | http://www.unitarianfellowshipoflondon.org |
| Contact | Rev. Felicia Urbanski |
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 |
Walk for Life. September 20, 2009
| Description | The annual AIDS Walk for Life supports direct client services that respond to HIV/AIDS in our community. Join us September 20th, 11:30am at the Victoria Park Bandshell. Between September 12 - 20th over 250,000 people will walk in over 40 communities to raise awareness and funds in the battle against HIV/AIDS in our community. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Victoria Park |
| Website | http://www.aidswalkforlife.ca |
| Contact | walkforlife@clearconcept.biz |
151st Parkhill Fall Fair. September 25, 2009
| Description | Midway, Little Ray's "Venom" Shows, Magic and Illusions of Daniel Steep, Mini Pedal Tractor Pulls, Face Painting, Money Scrambles, Dance featuring "River Junction" @ 9pm on Saturday, Demolition Derby @ 1pm on Sunday |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Parkhill |
| Website | http://www.parkhillfallfair.com |
| Contact | Luanne Lynn |
Race to Erase. September 26, 2009
| Description | The Race to Erase involves teams of four adults driving through London to complete fun-filled challenges. These challenges are designed to not only be entertaining, but to create awareness and exposure to local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Prizes are awarded to individuals and teams that raise the most money, as well as the team that finishes the Race’s challenges in the fastest time. All proceeds from this year's event will benefit The London Food Bank and the much needed services it offers the community. For more information, or to register a team online, visit www.racetoerase.com. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | London |
| Website | http://www.racetoerase.com |
| Contact | Nicole Burnie |