The YWCA Niagara Region is hosting its virtual Annual General Meeting as we celebrate our wonderful donors and supporters and all that we have been able to accomplish, thanks to you. The event will be taking place on Wednesday, November 24th starting at 6:00 p.m. for our business meeting followed by awards and a celebration at 6:30 p.m. 

The annual Festival of Trees & All Things Christmas takes place Nov. 19 through 26 at Northgate Shopping Centre.in support of the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation and the PADDLE program. 

Proceeds will go to support PADDLE (Providing Adults with Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Experiences), a daytime program for disabled adults, as well as the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation’s MRI Upgrade Project.

The festival features a live display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday decor and gifts.

Items will be auctioned online at www.32auctions.com/festivaloftrees2021

the 75th Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon is Saturday December 4, 2021 from 2:00pm – 7:00pm on YourTV. 

Help us support families and children in need this holiday season. 

Call 705-472-4420 or 1-844-888-4420

Make a pledge online or use PayPal at www.lionschildrenstelethon.com

Santa is coming to the North Bay Food Bank for a drive by visit with you!
Come see Santa from the safety of your car on Saturday December 4, 2021 from 10:00am – 1:00pm

Join Santa & Mrs. Claus for treats and give-a-ways as we celebrate the most wonderful time of year!
Drive South on Princess Street towards the Food Bank (1016 Fisher Street) and watch for Santa himself.

Our Elves will be ready to safely collect any non-perishable food donations!

Free Admission
Crafts – Penny Sale
Bake Table – Draws
Lunch $5.00

COVID protocols will be followed:
Proof of double vaccination required
Masks must be worn (except when eating and drinking)
Contact information required at the door

Help raise money for Gathering Place operational needs and support local restaurants.

The Gathering Place and many local restaurants present Soup’s On 2021.

Participating Restaurants will choose a ‘Soup’s On Special” soup for the day of the event. with half the proceeds going to the Gathering Place.
On November 19th vote on the soup of your choice with your wallet, ordering the soup you want during the day.

The Most Popular Soup is the one chosen by the most people.

An event that will allow restaurants to compete against each other, while raising money for the Gathering Place.

On November 11th, the Callander Legion Pipes and Drums, The Colour Party, as well as members of the Legion will parade along Veterans Way to the Callander Cenotaph for services at 11 am.

The 2021 Digital Poppy will remain part of the overall campaign. By visiting www.mypoppy.ca people will be able to donate to receive a digital poppy which can then be shared with friends and family through social media.

Sunday, November, 21st, 2021 starting at 12pm. 

Please note that this event will be subject to public health guidelines by the Ontario Government and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. It will only occur if guidelines, which may be subject to change, permit.