The Ride to Turn the Tide is a 3 day bike tour covering over 270km in the Ottawa Valley. It is organized by the Grassroot Grannies to raise funds and awareness for the Grandmothers Campaign.  This year, 25 participants are hoping to surpass last year's total of $29,000. To support this event, go to www.grassrootgrannies.com and follow the links to the ride.  

Gathering for Grannies presents their Annual Dreams Dinner and Dance in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation!  Come out an enjoy cocktails, a buffet, dancing to Diane Williamson, and a dreams table at the Dalewood Golf Club in Port Hope, Ontario. Tickets are available for $65 per person.  For more information contact Sam Wedlock at (905) 987-7760 or Mel McArthur at (905) 987-4682.  

The Petawawa Grannies are selling tickets for and hosting this event in partnership with Allegro Retirement Residences (Pembroke Heritage Manor). In addition to the tea, there will be a silent auction and entertainment including readings, slides of Africa with commentary, drummers, and Jabula music. Special thanks to the Town of Petawawa which has waived all fees regarding rental and assistance with the event.

For more information, please contact Jean Ostrom at ostrom@nrtco.net

The Bronte Grandmothers for Africa & Oakville Historical Society present a Walking Tour of Oakville Heritage Houses

Walk 1 begins at 1:30 pm, followed by refreshments.

Walk 2 begins at 2:00 pm, starting with refreshments and followed by a walk

Meet outside the Oakville Historical Society at 110 King St.

Tickets are $20.00 per person, available by calling 905-844-4194

Proceeds donated to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

The Shellbrook Grandmothers for Grandmothers are hosting a Grandparents Day Dare to Dine!  A tasty blend of local and African foods will be served and the program will be celebrating the indomitable grandmothers in Africa.  Bags of frozen Saskatoon berries will also be available for purchase. 

Doors open at 4:30pm. Dinner served at 5:15pm and presentation commences at 5:45pm.   

You can purchase tickets for $10 for adults and $5 for preschool-aged children after August 11th, 2011 at Woodland Pharmacy on 9 Main St, Shellbrook, SK. Proceeds will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation in support of grandmothers and the children in their care turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa.

The Nelson Grans to Grans will be hosting their own booth at the Harrop Fall Fair.  Crafts specially made by the grandmothers will be available for sale.  There will be lots of food, games, entertainment and fun to be had!  Come out to support the Nelson Grans to Grans.  Proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grandmothers turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. 

Grandmothers by the Lake are hosting an African Dinner Party at Trinity United Church Hall in Verona, Ontario. $25 tickets must be purchased in advance. The dinner starts a 6 pm and it promises to be an evening of delicious Afrtican cuisine and live entertainment.

For information and tickets, please contact: Adele Colby 613-375-8845 or  Marni Pedersen 613-374-9929 or Audrey Tarasick 613-375-6457

The Albright Gardens Grandmothers are featuring a concert with the Cricket Vocal Ensemble.

Cricket Vocal Ensemble is a small vocal ensemble that can move you by its beauty and bring you fun and joy in the next piece. They draw music from varied styles of jazz, folk, pop, gospel and standard choral works. They perform mostly a cappella or with piano and in the past with a jazz trio and symphony orchestra.

Taking place at Trinity United Church in Beamsville, entrance is by donation. All proceeds to the Grandmothers Campaign.

For more information, please call (905) 563-6507.

Horizons 2067: the Plan for Canada's Capital is a public event and includes speakers such as our very own Stephen Lewis, best-selling author and creative thinker Richard Florida, city and mobility analyst George Hazel, and artist Florence K.  These speakers will discuss their views for creating a more vibrant capital that is representative of all Canadians.  Remarks from the panellists will be followed by a discussion moderated by Radio-Canada personality Rebecca Makonnen.  A keynote address will be delivered by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon.

Join the conversation and share your ideas about the Capital!

Please RSVP by Friday, September 23, 2011 to protocol-protocole@ncc-ccn.ca.  For more information about Horizon 2067, we invite you to visit their website at Horizon2067.ca, call them at (613) 239-5000 or email at info@ncc-ccn.ca. 

The BramGrans grandmother group of Brampton present a Fashion Show, featuring fashions from local businesses.

Taking place at Grace United Church in Brampton, tickets are just $15 and selling fast!  All proceeds to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Bea Embling at (905) 451-3954.