Events for August 2011.
Dogs in the Hood
Our friend Karen Lemieux from Sit, Down, Stay... Dog Training (705 662-2176), knows first-hand that a trained dog is a joy to everyone... unlike those other guys! She recently aske...more
POGO Clinic Sign Unveiled
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO), has helped children with cancer and their families access cancer care and funds since 1983. The Program enables some care to be delivere...more
Camp Quality BBQ
Members, staff and friends of Northridge Savings Credit Union, Lasalle and Second Ave. & Bancroft locations were raising funds for kids at their 13th annual Camp Quality Barbeque a...more
Walk for Autism
Autism Ontario Sudbury and District Chapter's first ever Walk for Autism was a well attended event held at Queen Elizabeth II Public School.
Organizers created a great experience ...more
Strokes for Furry Folks
SPCA's "Strokes for Furry Folks" annual Golf Tournament was a day of golf and food (and prizes!), held at Pine Grove Golf Course, and supporting the furry friends of the Local Sudb...more
Happily Ever After...
The Sudbury Writers’ Guild (SWG), celebrated the end of the 2010/2011 year with an evening of member readings entitled, "Happily Ever After & Other Endings." The event included a...more
Canada Day at the Arena
Once again, the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association celebrated Canada Day at the Sudbury Arena. It's a long-standing local tradition that we all eagerly anticipate. The...more
The Word on the Street
Boy we got some hot, sticky patches in July, didn't we? Everybody at SNAP Sudbury loves the heat, but we know that some folks like to stay cool. On a hot sunny Saturday, while we w...more
New C.O.P. Signs
The Greater Sudbury Police Service and the City of Greater Sudbury recently unveiled new Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) signs, soon to replace the Neighbourhood Watch signs that paved...more
Canadians rolling pennies to support breast cancer
Canadians were invited to bring their pennies to Scotia Plaza where executives from Avon, Scotiabank and Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada were rolling pennies toward a goal of r...more
Assistive Technology Camp
‘Read with Your Ears, Write with Your Mouth’
Assistive Technology Camp helps students with learning disabilities ‘release their power’ using the latest technology (and it'...more
Venturer-Scout BBQ/Car Wash
In typical 'get-it-done' scouting style, the Greater Sudbury Venturer-Scouts held a BBQ/Car Wash Fundraiser in Ramakko's parking lot, in order to work up the legal tender necessary...more
Saddle-Up Competition
The Saddle Up Northern Ontario Horse Association (SUNOHA) held their second show of the year out at B&H Ranch in Chelmsford. It started with the Gaming event (Barrel and Pole Racin...more
La Cloche Art Show
On a warm sunny day in July, we visited the 34th Annual Juried La Cloche Art Show and Sale in Whitefish Falls. This year the show's Distinguished Artist was Marlies Schoenefeld. Ei...more
Ford Drive Green Event
Ford Canada held their Drive Green Ontario event to help consumers become better eco- friendly drivers, by giving green tips on how to get more KMs out of their gas tank and discus...more
Freda Gemmell's 100th Birthday
Many Sudburians will remember the delightful Freda Gemmell. She was Clerk of Small Claims court in Sudbury for 23 years. In July, Freda celebrated her 100th birthday at The Walford...more
King Academy Open House
King Academy's recent open house welcomed visitors to tour and receive information about this private school. Many parents brought their kids along to explore the alternatives... a...more
July After Business
The Sudbury Chamber of Commerce July 'After Business' was another reception full of exhibitors, networking, leads, referral opportunities, great food, prizes and refreshments! This...more
Caring For Kidneys 2011
This was the 4th year for the Caring for Kidneys Golf Tournament. The 4-man best ball event, held at Timberwolf Golf Club, was a fabulously, fun day of raising money and awareness ...more
Blueberry Pancakes at the Flour Mill Museum
On a very hot summer day, visitors lined up early to beat the heat with sweet treats at this popular Blueberry Festival event. The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums provided delicio...more
