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Canadian Blood Services needs 160,000 new donors to donate at least twice a year, every year in order to meet the growing requirements - call 1 888 2 donate (1-888-236-6283) for information on clinic dates and locations near you as well as eligibility information or to schedule an appointment to give blood ... You can also visit Canadian Blood Services online at WWW.BLOODSERVICES.CA
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is seeking involvement from the public in helping them to "grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy". For information on how you can make a difference, please contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario in London or visit them online at SWONTARIOCHAPTER@MAKEAWISH.CA
Your Local Alzheimer Society wants you! Become a “volunteer visitor” to a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Reminisce with them, look at old photos, plant and weed a garden, play games or even go for a safe walk experience. The ideas for fun and exercise are endless. Your commitment is for only 2 hours once a week for a period of 6 months. Free screening, training and support are provided for everyone who applies and are accepted. Come join our team of supportive volunteers – call the coordinator of volunteer services at 519-759-7692 ext 27 or visit us at 101 Brant St.
Compassionate and caring volunteers needed to visit palliative care seniors at local retirement communities. Excellent training provided. Please call the program manager at Versa Care Retirement Community, 519-759-1040 ext 234.
The Aphasia Program of the adult recreation Therapy Centre needs adult volunteers willing to spend 4 hours per week communicating with stroke survivors having speech impediments. They provide extensive training and ongoing support to motivated volunteers fluent in English. if you would like to make a difference, and volunteer on Tuesday or Thursday mornings of each week contact Jan Roadhouse at 519-753-1882.
St. Leonard’s Community Services are pleased to provide crisis intervention, counseling and supportive services for children, youth, and adults and/or their families at their walk in clinic located at 133 Elgin Street in Brantford. Services are available on a no appointment basis and there is no cost. The clinic can be reached by calling 519-759-8830.
The John Noble Home is looking for volunteers to assist with residents programming. This may include recreational activities, therapy, or clerical assistance. Days and times are flexible. For more detailed information on volunteer opportunities please call Janet Beachey at 519-756-2920 ext. 241.
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers, who using their own vehicles will transport cancer patients to and from cancer treatments at area and regional cancer clinics. They offer free training and mileage reimbursement. Your compassion and sense of caring, will make a difference in the lives of these patients. Become an ambassador for the Canadian Cancer Society. For more information please call Helen Schultz at 519-753-2566.
Donations can be made to the Brantford Food Bank for any of their annual fundraising campaigns at 1100 Clarence St S, Suite 103a in Brantford. The food bank supports 2,500 people each month and relies upon community donations for funding its operations.
Aberdeen Health & Community Services is looking for volunteers to participate in their friendly volunteer visiting program and their hospice palliative care visiting program. Volunteers provide one-to-one support and friendship to isolated older clients or to adults with physical disabilities and disease who are living in their own homes. If you want to volunteer please call their office at 519-759-7750.
Do you or anyone you know have a problem with alcohol? Call Alcoholics Anonymous – available all year round and 24-7 or visit www.branterieaa.org
Participation House Brantford requires a female volunteer to assist with a swimming program for physically challenged adults at the Brantwood Centre. The person must be 16 years of age, or older. Also they should enjoy swimming, be enthusiastic, cheerful and patient; and be available Monday’s from 3 – 4 p.m. If interested please contact Doug Hunt, director of fundraising, marketing and volunteer services or Pat Newstead at 519-756-1430, ext 27
The Brantford Food Bank is recruiting volunteers to work in the warehouse, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact Melissa Claus at 519-751-4357 ext. 25. “You can make a difference”
The Alzheimer Society of Brant is looking for volunteer drivers. Drivers are required to drive clients and caregivers of the society to and from society events such as support group meetings or social events. Volunteer’s need a class ‘G’ license with sufficient and valid/current insurance and a vehicle in good safe operating order. Please call 519-759-7692 ext. 27 or email: ronforbes@on.aibn.com to learn more.
The Canadian Red Cross is currently in need of volunteer drivers for “Meals on Wheels”. Time commitment is flexible. Mileage paid. For more information please call Judi at 519-753-4189 or email: judi.mikolich@redcross.ca
The Aberdeen Health & Community Services Foundation is currently recruiting administrative volunteers to assist with upcoming projects. Offering flexible hours and would welcome individuals who are organized, enjoy working with others and have some time to spare for a worthy cause. For more information: call 519-756-5300.
The Brantford Heart & Stroke Foundation welcomes volunteers to enhance their administrative skills by becoming an office volunteer. Computer experience is required. they Offer a flexible work schedule and a friendly atmosphere. For further information, please call (519)-752-1301.
If you’re 18+ you are invited to a young adults GROUP AT Park Rd Pentecostal Church, 643 Park Rd North, Brantford, every other Thursday. For more info call the church.
Do you want to make a difference in someone else’s life, as well as your own? Do you have an hour or so a week to share with someone? Consider volunteering for Brantwood as a Volunteer Friend. Brantwood supports adults with multiple disabilities living in-group homes located throughout Brantford and Brant County, to learn more visit www.brantwood.ca.
Every Wednesday night the United Kingdom Club at 35 International Village Drive, Cambridge, will be hosting a euchre night at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
Canadian Blood Services is asking that people make giving blood a priority. Hamilton Blood Clinic, 35 Stone Church Road in Ancaster operates to serve the Brantford and Hamilton area. For details visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
Donations to the Food Bank are not meeting the demand and Community Resource Service – CRS Food Bank & Distribution Service is asking for the community’s help in keeping the food supply adequate to meet the need. Donations of non-perishable items such as vegetables, soup, pork and beans, tuna and Kraft Dinner would be most helpful and can be dropped off at the Food Bank.
The Paris Museum and Historical Society is offering several Volunteer Opportunities. Choose from Genealogy Research, Computer Data Entry, and Member of our Board of Directors or many other exciting options. What a great way tostart the New Year, by giving back to the community! Museum Hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information please call the Museum at 519-442-9295 or visit www.parishistoricalsociety.com
abroriginal diabetes support group meets every 3rd wednesday of each moth at 44 elgin st., on the 2nd floor from 6:30p-8:30p. to register call cynthia barton at 519-756-2205 ext. 224.
JULY
Cambridge Highland Games
Location: Cambridge
Friday Night Ceilidh Celtic Entertainment Saturday Highland Games Pipe& Pipe Bands Heavy events,Tug of War Sheep Dog Demonstration Children's Highland Games Dance Competition Food & Sales VendorsCost:
Sat Advance Tickets $ 10.00 At the Gate $ 13 Over 45 $ 10 Children Under 12 Free Free Parking
CayugaFest
Location: Cayuga
A 'GRAND' event with something for everyone! Parade, river activities, live entertainment, family events, artisans, vendors, food and more! Come celebrate with us!
UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
Location: Waterloo
FREE open air concerts! 14 to 16 exceptional jazz performances over the duration of the festival.
Bluesfest London
Location: London
11th annual Bluesfest London with Grammy Winners, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Juno Award Winners, and many more!Cost:
Weekend Pass $55, July 16 $29, July 17 $29, July 18 $24
Grand Bend 11th Annual Mopar Canadian Nationals
Location: Grand Bend
Come out for the biggest drag race in Canada, featuring over 500 of the fastest & finest race cars in North America!Cost:
For ticket info call: 519-238-7223-Fri. $35, Sat. $55, Sun. $50
july 23rd
THE BRANT NAVAL VETERANS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS bert’s karaoke from 9p-12a.
july 23rd – 25th
the bell homestead celebrates 100 years. the weekend kicks off with “my dear aleck – the selected leters of the bell family, 1867 – 1873, from 7p-9p. there will be a varity of events happening at the homestead. for more information email bwood@brantford.ca
july 23rd
dunsdon legion presents a summertime bbq at 4:30p.
july 25th
THE BRANT NAVAL VETERANS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A SUNDAY AFTERNOON MATINEE FEATURING bruce hare FROM 2P-5P.
Meet the Stars of your Brantford Galaxy this Saturday from 12-2pm at Lynden Park Mall. Visit the food court to receive your Galaxy program for autographs and a chance to win great prizes. Bring your spare change to help support Kidsport Brantford in partnership with Arnold Anderson Sport Access Youth Fund.
july 25th inspirational hearts presents its 1st annual golf tournament from 2p, with a shotgun start. cost includes 9 holes, cart steak or pearch dinner and silent auction. for more information call 519-753-5320. all proceeds go to the canadian cancer society.
july 30th
dunsdon legion presents a summertime bbq at 4:30p.
july 31st
backus heritage conservation area presents a heritage hoedown from 7p-11p. spend the evening dancing the steps of yesteryear at an old fashioned barn dance. admission is $2.
july 31st
the dunsdon legion presents entertainment by jukebox from 8:00p-12mid.
july 31st
july 31st
st. george is holding a holiday trunk sale in the st. george united church parking lot, from 8am. refreshments will be available.
august
august 6th
dunsdon legion presents a summertime bbq at 4:30p.
August 6th
senior support services (st. williams/port rowan and area) host their 4th annaul roast beef dinner from 5p-7p. advance tickets are $12 for adults and $13 at the doo children 7-12 are $6 and preschoolars are free.
August 7th
the dunsdon legion presents entertainment by bert’s karaoke from 8:30p-12mid.
August 7th
opportunity ride starts and finishes at racer’s choice inbrantford, registration is 8:45a - 9:45a, $10 a bike. start time is 10a and finishes at 4p. register, get a passport and get out onto the open road. passports must be stamped at each destination to be eligible for prizes.
august 13th
dunsdon legion presents a summertime bbq at 4:30p.
august 15th
paris historical museum presents historical walking tours beginning at the town bell parking lot on broadway st. at 1:30p. the cost is $10 and is about an hour long. for more information call 519-442-9295.
August 20th
dunsdon legion presents a summertime bbq at 4:30p.
August 27th
dunsdon legion presents a summertime bbq at 4:30p.
August 28th
the dunsdon legion presents entertainment by jukebox from 8:00p-12mid.
