Month: June 2010

  • October 17, 2010: International Day for Eradication of Poverty

    Please mark your calendar for Sunday, October 17, 2010 as the International Day for Eradication of Poverty at Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada This remarkable event is growing each year!! Book your organization’s info booth… while they last! (Contact: 289-221-0928). The following news was a press release from EndPoverty 2015 millennium campaign: AHEAD OF…

  • Free Children’s Programs for Area’s Needy Expand in Aurora and Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

    Operation Sparrow is pleased to announce the addition of art classes to its roster of year round choices for Aurora and Newmarket children. The organization has also agreed to distribute 10 free environmental camp spots courtesy of Georgian Lakes Conservation Authority. Operation Sparrow is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and providing physical and cultural…

  • GREEN SCREENS Presents HOMEGROWN FILMS: Free Event for All

    GREEN SCREENS presents HOMEGROWN FILMS July 7 at 7 PM FREE National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Cinema – 150 John Street (at the corner of Richmond Street West and John Street), Toronto, Ontario, Canada A collection of National Film Board of Canada shorts highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and celebrates local food practices.…

  • Hip Hip Hooray: Free Events for Fathers and All!

    photo credit: acme401 On Sunday, 20 June, we celebrate Father’s Day because a FATHER can be a: Fabulous friend to a family, who has Awesome adoration for  family members Tremendous teacher to his child(ren) Hero helping during life’s adventures Excellent embodiment of loving leadership Resolute defender of  family Fathers, you deserve a break from your…

  • A True Tale of Homelessness

    The following letter of Tom Pearson, Chairman of Poverty Action for Change Coalition (PACC) and ISARC York Region Social Audit 2010 Co-Covenor,  recounts a true tale of homelessness that exists – not in a third world country – but right here in York Region, Ontario, Canada:

  • Free Day Camp For Disadvantaged Children in Ontario, Canada

    photo credit: J-W Brown Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation is partnering with Operation Sparrow and the Poverty Action for Change Coalition (PACC) in order to provide ten spots of unique outdoor day camp in a natural setting for disadvantaged children, from ages 6 to 12 years, living in Newmarket or Aurora, to attend free of charge.…

  • Rock Band Aerosmith is Ready to Rock and Roll This Summer

    photo credit: marfis75 Yes,  rock and roll lovers and fans, the rock band Aerosmith is coming to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on August 17th to give you a spectacular show at the Air Canada Centre! Aerosmith will start their “Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock” North American tour on July 23rd.