Middlesex Mutual Insurance of Ilderton is once again offering their Community Spirit Award, this year worth $22,000.  

Non-profit organizations, service clubs and individuals interested in finding out how they can apply for the award can find all the details on-line at http://www.middlesexmutual.on.ca/

Come ride the Big Bike for Heart and Stroke on its 20th anniversary! Get a fundraising team together of 15-29 people and come ride this HUGE bicycle around downtown London. Dates available from June 11-June 27. Call 519-679-0641 to reserve your space today!

1. The project consists in launching a website in honour of Soldiers who chose to leave us. (Domain name and hosting are already purchased in April and website should be launch in the near future www.soldiersofsuicide.com)

2. We are working on offering information about help available to prevent suicide among our military members

3. Dedicate a tree to S.O.S. Soldiers for serving our country at National Military Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa Ontario. (The tree has been chosen but need to be ordered. The goal is to have it ready for September. For this to happen we need to put the order in by mid June, The cost is 2,995$)

4. We are planning in having the three S.O.S. mothers to be with us when we have the unveiling ceremony of the tree in September. The three mothers authorized the publication of their son’s name and pictures. They have been waiting for a long time to see their sons remembered. (The parents live in BC, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) To achieve our goal we need the involvement of everyone who wishes to be a part of our organization and help us to show the families, friends and brothers in arm that we remember them.

We would appreciate any donations that would bring this great cause to its next level.

HONOUR OUR CANADIAN SOLDIERS / HONORONS NOS SOLDATS CANADIENS http://honourourcanadiansoldiers.blogspot.ca/ Jason Mullis S.O.S. Project Funding Rep supportourtroops@execulink.com 519-225-2901 / 519-476-8778

Come join us for our 3rd Annual Lucan Lions Tractor Pull on June 21 & June 22nd, 2013 at the Lucan Memorial Community Centre. Tractor Pull, Garden Tractor Pull, Pick-up Truck Pull, and new this year, MOTORCYCLE PULL! Enjoy while visiting with friends in the social tent and listening to live entertainment. Only $15 per person all weekend! Children 12 years of age and under are FREE. Visit www.lucanlions.ca for more information and to register your tractor, truck, or motorcycle!

Monkton Rhubarb Festival, June 22, 2013, Elma Logan Recreation Complex - a day to celebrate community and the Mighty Rhubarb. Women's Masters Fastball, Horse Shoes Tourney, Car Show (all makes and models of antique and classic cars), Outhouse Races (teams of 5, $25 per team), Artisan Market ($25. per 8’ table), baking and rhubarb competitions, Firemen's Brunch and more! Proceeds will support Phase II of the Monkton arena expansion project. For info contact Lori Perrie at 519-347-2780.

LONDON AND ST. THOMAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® KOOL WHEELS CHARITY BIKE AND AUTO SHOW The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® will be holding our first annual REALTORS® KOOL WHEELS Charity Bike and Auto Show. RC races, vendor booths, raffle, draws, BBQ and much more. Saturday, June 22nd from 9am -2pm in the LSTAR Building parking lot at 342 Commissioners Road West, London. All proceeds to support Youth Opportunities Unlimited. We have sponsor, exhibitor and vendor opportunities available!!

For more information please contact Tracy, email: tracy@lstar.ca or call 519-641-1400. 

A festival not just for Dachshunds and their owners, but all dog lovers. Games, contests and vendors. No cost to attend. Donations to Helping Homeless Pets are welcome.

www.wienerfest.ca

"FREE CARWASH" on Saturday, June 22nd from 11am-4pm at Oxford Auto Repair, 102 Ingersoll Road in Woodstock. BBQ, pop and water for purchase. All proceeds go to performing Random Acts of Kindness in the community and around the world :) Come and see what RAKEverywhere is all about and what we do! Sponsored by Oxford Auto Repair, SEE YOU THERE! Visit us at: http://www.rakeverywhere.org

Sunday, June 23rd- The popular trail run, part of the Runners' Choice Runpiker Series, is in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron. The run takes place at the scenic MacNaughton Morris Section of the South Huron Trail near Exeter. Enjoy the beautiful South Huron Trail while running competitively or walk or jog just for fun. Lots of the excitement at the starting and finish line! This year we are hosting a 5km and 8km run in addition to our 400m Kids Run. Register online at www.onlineregistrations.ca or contact Maggie at 519-237-3554. 

Dance Gerald Davidson And The Country Versatiles Kirkton Community Center June 23 /13. 1-5 pm. $15.00 a person. Lunch available. 

Ashley Giles Presents The Sounds Of Dueling Fiddles Show June 27th/13 2-4. pm. Woodstock Theatre. 22 Reeve St. Gerald Davidson And The Country Versatiles $15.00 A Ticket Contact: Gerald Davidson music550fair@hotmail.com. Or Vickie Giles 519-719-4146 

Take a drive less than an hour from Toronto and enjoy the beautiful country side while watching the extreme horse sport of Eventing or shopping in the Artist/Crafter Lane.

Dreamcrest Equestrian is located 5 minutes south of Port Perry on Shirley Rd and is one of Canada's premiere horse trials facilities. Owned by multi Olympic representatives Kelly Plitz and her husband Ian Roberts, Dreamcrest is one of the few courses that offer a C** level competition. Spectators will see many of our top riders and Olympic representatives as they compete in an Olympic qualifier level height show.

Free admission, free parking, no restrictions on bringing non-alcohol refreshments or food/picnics or buy from a concession stand where it does not cost you a car for a bottle of water or having to mortgage the house for a burger.

Shop along the Artist or Crafter lanes where some of Ontario's finest craftsmen and women show their beautiful, high quality and fine made paintings/jewelry/soaps/woodwork/glass work and more. Visit the sponsored Fundraiser/Kid's field and have your face painted or picture with pony and more while supporting local charities

Have a chance to talk to our Olympic rider's and offer your moral support or meet their equine partner

Come on out and join us for a day of fun, pleasure and excitement all on one property and go home with without having to spend a week’s paycheck for a family day out

Check out our website for vendor/child entertainer updates
www.horsingaroundfamilyfuncraftshow.weebly.com

contact: Kairen Jamieson
905-960-9186
email: kasparlanes@Hotmail.com

Ilderton Garden Tour Sponsored by Ilderton Optimist Club Sunday June 30, 2013 10am - 3pm $10./ticket available @ Van Horicks, Floral Temptations & Parkway Gardens. See our club's facebook page for details. 8 beautiful gardens in & around Ilderton will be featured.

Hosted by 'The Jammin In The Cabin Gang'- Festival For Hospice features live musical performances, displays from local artisans, live and silent auctions. Proceeds go to Serenity House Hospice.

www.serenityhousehospice.ca

For more info please call 226-926-6621 or 519-637-3034

through the Monsignor Feeney Foundation

Opening Ceremonies will be at 8am on the 6th july the Finalists will be marched onto the greens behind a Marshal , Piper , flag bearers.(In that order)

The participants will be bowling all day on the 6th and most of the day on the 7th (As some are eliminated)

The finalists are the winners of their District Playdowns(Play-offs)

There will be 16 men & 16 women District Champions who will be playing for the distinction of course, but also $1000.00
Prize money for each winner( Man & Woman) ($500.00 2nd , 250.00 3rd 100.00 4th)

The competition should be pretty intense!

Abbie Lumani is a 17 year old Oakridge student who has created Picture This: QUENCHING KENYA’S THIRST 5 & 10KM Run/Walk in Gibbons Park on Sunday July 7, 2013 at 8:15am. Two summers ago Abbie spent three weeks in Kenya, Africa learning about the heartbreaks and struggles that Kenyan's face daily; one of those being having to walk for water. Last year we successfully raised more than $10,000, which provided two communities in Kenya with new water wells. Moksha Yoga will help the runners with stretches, we will be serving hot & iced Starbucks coffee and free Kiwi Kraze frozen yogurt. Cost is $30 for the 5km and $40 for the 10km. Register online at www.quenchingkenyasthirst.com or at New Balance London. We would love to see as many Londoners as possible join in the fun!

A 5 day camp that teaches real life skills, promotes self-discovery and leadership, and inspires teen girls to be all that they can be! www.realucamp.ca Camp Dates Grade 10-12- July 8-12 Grade 7-9- July 22-26 Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm (includes lunch and snacks) Friday: 9am -12 noon (includes snacks) Families are invited to join us for an 11:30am celebration on Friday! Camp location: Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Rd London, ON, N6G 1G5 For more info call Cheryl Campbell (519) 671-1976 or Christina Crawford (519) 535-7885 Real U is about you – the real you – stepping forward and making a difference in the world. At Real U camp, young women can truly embrace who they are and bring that forward, as they work together to further develop their leadership skills, hone in on their talents & abilities, and discover all that is before them. 

The BBQ is open to everyone, meal consists of generous portion of pulled pork, baked beans, bun, stuffing, peach slices, salads, applesauce, dessert, coffee or tea. The grand stand will have entertainment, theres a large childrens play area as well as other fun for kids, the pavilion has lots of picnic tables or you can bring your lawnchairs and picnic under the trees! Advance adult tickets $15.00 per person.children under 12 are free. Tickets at the door $18.00

Available at all London and Strathroy Libro Credit unions. For more ticket outlets contact me.

Brought to you by your Middlesex Pork Producers Association.

In supports of the Canadian Mental Health Association

See it all at the MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex July 19-21.

 

Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars to Top Fuel Motorcyles, Pro Stock, Pro Mod and just about every exhibition vehicle known to man will attempt to conquer the tricky quarter-mile facility to take home an Ironman trophy.

This year, the International Hot Rod Association and the Grand Bend Motorplex will honor the past 13 years of IHRA Nitro Jam competition while celebrating the present by providing a once-in-a-lifetime event that will feature nearly every form of race vehicle on the planet all in one jam-packed weekend.

The 2013 MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals will once again feature a unique lineup of professional and sportsman competition totaling hundreds of racers in multiple classes spread over three days of competition with Ironman trophies being handed out Saturday and Sunday.

Fireworks and an incredible pyrotechnics display will close the evening.

Tickets to the 14^th MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.nitrojam.com or at the gate.

Partners In Research launches “VROC STEM Camp” at Western University--An opportunity for campers to have fun and learn through daily experiments and interaction with Canadian STEM experts.

VROC STEM Camp is an extension of the Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) program that connects students with Canadian STEM experts via video conference for real-time learning opportunities.

What: A summer day camp where campers explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through hands-on activities led by Canadian STEM experts with supervision from VROC staff.
How: Each day campers will be presented with a new STEM based challenge such as how to make a figure in a 3-D printer? Campers will have the opportunity to work through the challenges and will be joined, virtually by a different Canadian STEM expert each day to walk them through the inquiry process and provide insight and helpful tips!

Who:  Campers: Age 9-13 -- Limit of 20 campers per week so register soon!

Canadian STEM experts: Recognized experts in their fields from Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Why: Learning can be fun and hands-on! There is no need to stop because the school year is over.

When:
Week 1: July 22- July 26 2013 | Week 2: August 12 - August 16 2013

Other relevant information: VROC STEM Camp website | VROC STEM Camp flyer

Cancer affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians every day. Garry Woods was one and, in his memory, we are holding the second annual Garry “FreaK” Woods Memorial Poker Run, a motorcycle/car event and introducing the LongShot Bicycle Ride during the summer of 2013. Proceeds will benefit the Gene Goodreau Patient Assistance Fund, which assists cancer patients in financial need. Supporting the Gene Goodreau Patient Assistance Fund, will make a difference in the lives of cancer patients who receive treatment in London. This fund covers expenses that arise from cancer treatment and are not covered by government funding, such as transportation to treatments, accommodation, parking, medications, nutritional beverages, wigs and child care.

MORE INFO: http://www.freakpokerrun.com 

The Michelob Ultra Rock The Road 10K is London’s Biggest Party Race that raises money for The Bethany’s Hope Foundation. With live bands, cheerleaders, and celebrity appearances, The Michelob Ultra Rock The Road 10K is quickly becoming the premiere running event in Canada. The race was built to entertain the weekend warrior while catering to elite athletes.

The race starts and ends at Masonville Place Sunday August 18.

 

If you’re new to running or are interested in improving your form, the Rock the Road 10K also offers a 10 week training course starting June 9 that meets twice a week. Learn techniques and styles with some of London’s best runners and coaches!

Join us in the fun this August!

http://rocktheroad10k.com/

Leaving home to travel to a strange new land is just as difficult today as it was for our first settlers in the early 19th century. Hear the stories of newcomers to London contrasted with the experience of our pioneers. 

Details: For further information please visit http://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca

Habitat for Humanity presents…JEANS ‘N CLASSICS When: October 5, 2013 8:00pm-11:00pm Where: London Convention Centre 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8 How: jeansnclassics.com or call 1 866 455 2849 option 3 How Much: $55-$69 Jeans 'n Classics - The Music of Annie Lennox and the Eurythmics Six of J&C's finest female vocalists take the stage in an in-depth presentation of the music of Annie Lennox. Described most often across North America, as “my favourite Jeans ‘n Classics show” this 25-year profile features material from The Eurythmics, through Lennox’s solo artistry, to soundtrack writer, and Academy Award-winner. It’s an emotionally powerful evening with one great song after another, gorgeously staged and arranged for these six amazing vocalists. Tickets go quickly to the Ultimate Symphonic Rock Series! The only place to see Jeans ‘n Classics in London is the London Convention Centre! Ticketing courtesy of Budweiser Gardens www.jeansnclassics.com - To Benefit Habitat for Humanity

Here’s your chance to prove your intelligence and have fun with family, friends or co-workers while supporting VON home and community care!
Put together a team of friends, co-workers, family members, neighbours, whatever… and register today for an event you won’t soon forget. Teams of 8 compete in 10 rounds of 10 questions to vie for top spot – trivia questions range in topic and style, as well as varying degrees of difficulty to make it fun for everyone.

 

Contact: VON Canada at 1-888-VON-CARE or email: fd@von.ca

About VON:
If you, or someone in your family, were recovering from an illness and needed home care, who would you trust? Most Canadians from coast to coast would say VON. The reason: at VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses), we believe in treating the whole person, not just their ailment. VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their own home.