Events for July 2010.
Rotary Club Hall of Fame Dinner
There was a big event at Hogeys Pub hosted by the Orangeville Rotary, who has a big commitment to the Sports Hall of Fame at the Alder Centre. This special induction dinner honoure...more
Hot Tub BBQ
During their recent hot tub blow out sale, Solar Swim offered customers a special incentive to stop in. With the help of Sobeys they hosted a special bbq, with all proceeds raised ...more
RBC Donation
RBC on Broadway presented Big Brothers and Big Sisters with a BIG cheque, money raised during the Bowl for Kids event back in February. The thousand dollars donated will help suppo...more
Wishing Well
Realtor Zig Elles has a special treat for daughter Jane & her soon to be husband Mark Rosciolelli - he's built them a special wishing well for their wedding ceremony in July! It's ...more
Proclamation in Orangeville
Mayor Adams joined Tracy Kelly, Children's Recreation Programmer from Parks & Recreation and Erin Myers to proclaim June Recreation & Parks Month in Orangeville. There are great fa...more
My Hospital at Work BBQ
In support of Headwaters Health Care, staff and residents at Lord Dufferin Centre hosted their annual lawn bbq - Western style! All cowpokes were welcome to attend and enjoyed deli...more
Donation to the Animals
In April the staff at Hair Expressions on Broadway celebrated their 2nd anniversary by hosting a charity bbq for the SPCA, as well as donating a portion of the days sales. They met...more
Auxiliary Donation
Wow! Look at all those zero's! The Hospital Auxiliary met for dinner recently and presented a cheque for a whopping $150,000 to the Headwaters Foundation. This donation represents ...more
4th Annual Celebrating Sisterhood A Ladies Night Out
These gals had a great time supporting Alzheimer Dufferin while enjoying a hot buffet dinner, entertainment by TLC, a silent auction and lots of prizes. The event is an annual one ...more
Dufferin Women in Biz Lunch
The May lunch for Dufferin Women in business featured speaker Marianne Ford - an entertaining and informative presentation on how to communicate with others by first realizing how ...more
Yard Sale For the Cure
This year's yard sale supporting breast cancer research was busier than ever - with garage sale shopaholics picking up all kinds of deals and treasures. The event is an annual one ...more
Opening Day for Soccer!
Another season for youth soccer was kicked off on a great sunny day - parents brought along lawn chairs and kids of all ages were excited to play. Day sponsors included Dairy Queen...more
Plaque Unveiling
Not a celebration, but a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Grand Valley tornado. Local dignitaries gathered with residents to recall the devastation of the tornado, and ...more
Wellies!
Local artists were busy creating their "Wellie" works of art in support of the live auction Wellies to Wishes, hosted by Dufferin Child & Family Services at the DC Museum. Submissi...more
Hair Off for Headwaters
Shaving, waxing and haircuts were all a part of this amazing fundraiser held at Centre Dufferin District High School in support of cancer care at Headwaters Healthcare. Organizers ...more
Grand Valley Lions' Duck Race
There are more than a few big smiles from winners now that those little yellow rubber duckies have made their way down the Grand River again this year. Prizes totalling $2800 were...more
Optimist Bike Rodeo
More than 100 local "bikers" - kids, parents and even Mayor Adams, hopped on bikes and pulled on helmets to participate in the Annual Optimist Bike Rodeo. The event supports bike s...more
Dancing Donation
Staff from Scotiabank were doing the luau alongside parents and students from St Andrews School. In support of their fundraising efforts the Centennial Dr Scotiabank matched funds ...more
Bottle Drive Donation
Staff & volunteers from the Beer Store on Broadway gathered recently for a fundraiser supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Beer store shoppers were able to donate ...more
