Events for February 2010.
Funding for Alzheimer Dufferin
Funding for a new project at Alzheimer Dufferin has everyone smiling - David Tilson MP presented Dir. Laurie Turza with a cheque for $25,000 to support their new Caregiver Journals...more
Donation to DCAFS
Sobeys & the High County Struttin Toms pooled their resources to make the holidays a little merrier for families in need. After some fundraising and shopping at the Orangeville Sob...more
Olympic Torch Celebration
An amazing day of celebration that has built a sense of community and pride in Orangeville. Thousands attended a spectacular showcase of local talent, including dancing, skating, m...more
Team Canada Womens Lacrosse
Fifty two young women from across the country competed for a coveted position on the Canadian under 19 Women's Lacrosse Team at the ACTS dome - and among them are 7 local players. ...more
Pamper Yourself at Humber
The last session of Humber College's Fall Lecture Series was hosted at the downtown branch of the Orangeville Library and it was all about pampering! Attendees had the chance to en...more
Soccer Stars
We SNAP'd these young soccer players just before game time recently, and with an exhibition series coming up and sporting their brand new jerseys there was lots to smile about. The...more
Tree of Life Donation
Staff from Shoppers Drug Mart at the Orangeville Mall presented Headwaters Health Care Foundation with a cheque for $2627 recently, money raised through their Tree of Life fundrais...more
DUCA Financial Wins Award
Congrats to DUCA on Broadway, recipients of the first ever DUCA Branch Award of Excellence, recognizing excellent customer service, community involvement and financial results in t...more
Gifts From Toy Mountain
It really was a mountain! Toys for all ages of local girls & boys were collected at the offices of Optimal Health Family Chiropractic on First St. The dozens of new toys were hande...more
Donation to Choices
Choices Youth Shelter benefitted from a great program offered by Scotiabank on First St in December. Women Living Well hosted a silent auction during their holiday luncheon, and fu...more
Lord Dufferin Centre Donation
Many benefitted from the generosity of Lord Dufferin Centre Staff & residents, who raised close to $1000 to lend a hand to local non profit groups. Donations were given to Salvatio...more
Happy Noon Years at Lord Dufferin Centre
Residents, their families & Lord Dufferin Centre staff pulled out all the stops at their annual Noon Year's Eve celebration recently. A delicious buffet, champagne, a balloon drop ...more
More Olympic Torch Photos
Submitted by Mathy Aru and Gwen Kampen, here are a few more terrific photos of this amazing event!...more
First Night Celebration
Orangeville celebrated New Years Eve indoors this year at the Ag Centre, after partnering with the Dodge Rodeo group. The First Night Committee arranged for a great array of talent...more
Grand Valley Lion's Polar Bear Dip
Our teeth were chattering as these braves fundraisers dressed for their first swim of 2010 at the The Annual Grand Valley Lion's Polar Bear Dip. Each participant collected pledges ...more
Monkeynastix at the Alder Centre
Here's something new and so fun for kids aged 1-8 - a fun and safe movement education program called Monkeynastix. The new business offers a variety of ways to enjoy this experienc...more
Holiday Entertainers
Bringing the spirit of the season to residents at Lord Dufferin Centre, young singers and musicians from Studio III Dance & Music entertained staff and residents at Lord Dufferin C...more
Famous Flyers!
Big congrats to the Orangeville Minor Peewee AE Flyers - a great tournament (with a lot of proud parents looking on), during their recent success at the 40th Annual Wayne Gretzky I...more
Alzheimer Month Proclamation!
Mayor Adams gathered with Laurie Turza & Elaine Griffin from Alzheimer Dufferin recently to declare January National Alzheimer Awareness Month in Orangeville. Our local chapter off...more
