Events for April 2012.
Target Canada POP UP Event
Target Canada opened its first Canadian store but only for a day! The Minneapolis-based mass merchant, who will begin opening 125 to 135 stores across Canada next year, held a “P...more
Gateway Gala at the Edge
Friends & supporters of the Gateway Community Centre attended a fundraising Gala recently at the Edge Wine Bar & Grille. The event offered dinner, silent auction & the very talente...more
End to End Donation
Community Living Dufferin clients presented runner Cody Gillies, organizer of the End to End Challenge, with a donation for $381 to help support his run from Tobermory to Niagara F...more
Training Day
These young athletes are busy preparing for a successful season. Orangeville Outlaws players gathered at the Agricultural Center and were put through their paces by coaches and tra...more
Grand Opening at the Pines
New faces can be found at Sheryll's Pines Restaurant on Hwy 109. The new owner, Sheryll Moore, has brought in new menu items (including a few international dishes from the Phillipi...more
Prom Phenomenon
Noah Brown Bridal on Broadway hosted a fun shopping event for prom goers recently, and they had dresses in every imaginable size, colour and style. Still haven't gotten your dress ...more
Book Sale at Lord Dufferin Centre
Piles of books were available for sale in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation at this fundraiser. Donated by staff, residents & guests, everyone was welcome to come in and bro...more
World Day of Prayer
Women around the world took part in the annual World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service, and locally the Orangeville Christian Reformed Church was the host site. With a theme of Let ...more
Bowl for Kids Sake
Once again the Best Western PLUS hosted the annual Bowl for Kids Sake, the largest fundraising event for Big Brothers & Sisters in Dufferin County. Local businesses, families & ser...more
Aloha at Achesons
During the coldest weekend this winter Acheson's on First St brought a taste of the tropics to Dufferin, and invited all guests to get in out of the cold! Special sale items, snack...more
Award Winning Karate School
Elyse Johanis, co-owner of Johanis Karate School, is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2011 Top Martial Arts School Award. The award, presented by Black Belt Schools, awards e...more
Relay For Life 2012 Launch
Dufferin County's 3rd Annual Relay For Life launch was hosted in March and preparations have begun for an even better turn out this year. Last year 52 teams participated, along wit...more
Legion Donation to HHC
Mr. Ron Simms, President, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. #233 gathered with members of Headwaters Health Care Foundation Board and Headwaters’ Director of Surgical Programs, Sue Reid...more
Avalon "Go-Getter" Recognition Award
Go getters Joe Fischer & Pamela Kippermann received their certificates recently and the two residents are great examples of motivated and positive participants in Restorative Care ...more
Wings & Heroes
New to Orangeville but not to the business world, Wings & Heroes have opened a local chapter serving the Dufferin community. Wings & Heroes members are committed to growing their b...more
Small Biz Expo
The Greater Dufferin Chamber of Commerce hosted their first after hours business event of 2012 at the Tony Rose arena. Local vendors (many bringing samples of their products) welco...more
Celebrating Women
Save a few men in the audience this event was definitely all about the ladies. Family Transition Place hosted their 2nd annual International Women's Day Luncheon at the Best Wester...more
Paying It Forward
Local realtor Cindy Ness & her family are compelled to pay it forward to a community that has offered them so much, and this year she plans to donate a portion of each real estate ...more
Donation to the Orangeville Library
Members of the IODE Yellow Briar chapter were proud to present Chief Librarian Darla Fraser with a cheque for $1200, money raised during their 12 days of Christmas Silent Auction. ...more
Finding a Forever Home
We love cats, so when we found out the local SPCA was hosting an event to find shelter cats their forever home we couldn't resist a SNAP or two. These lovely animals make great pet...more
