Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County Fall Newsletter 2014
Thank you Pike Falls!
Check out the picture of two kids who went to camp this summer thanks to Pike Falls!
Pike Falls Classic came through for the kids again this summer. Thanks to their past
efforts in fundraising, they were able to send another 20 children to summer camps
through their established endowment fund. Pike Falls Classic partners with Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Lanark County to choose the children to attend week long sleep over
camps of their choice.
Over the years, more than 454 children have had a week long overnight adventure
thanks to the dedicated work of the local group. Historically, Pike Falls Classic
volunteers have held bike raffles, Toy Runs and Bike Shows, all to create the Lanark
County Camp Fund, which ensures that every child in the Big Brothers Big Sisters
programs who wants to go to camp gets to go. Now the group of volunteers has retired
from their duties, but the fund they established continues to provide camp opportunities
for area children. Dalton Mason has taken the reigns of Secretary Treasurer to ensure
the funding is managed and maintained in the way it was designed to be.
1st Annual Dine Out Day
Local restaurants throughout Lanark County are partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Lanark County in the first Annual Dine Out Day event. These restaurants have
agreed to share a portion of their day’s proceeds from this event with Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Lanark County. When you dine out and let these restaurants prepare your
meal on September 11th, you will help to provide more children in our community with a
mentor.
In Almonte: Equator Coffee Roasters, Mill Street Crepe Company, The Barley Mow,
The Cuban Mix;
In Carleton Place: Ballygiblin's Restaurant and Pub, Grumpy's Bar and Lounge,
Slackoni’s Fine Italian Cuisine, Tap House Grill and Sports Bar;
In Perth: Maximilians, O'reilly's, The Hungry 7, The Masonry;
In Smiths Falls: Chuckles Jack, Milano Pizzeria, The Good Life Bistro Restaurant, and
The Roosteraunt
Jewel's Gently Used Clothing – Great Deals for
a Great Cause
Jewel's – Smiths Falls Location
Ladies Night in Smiths Falls – Thursday September 18th from 4-9
United Way Day – Friday October 17th
BAG SALE DATES
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September Bag Sale – Friday September 26th from 9-1
October Bag Sale – Friday October 31st from 9-1 (Come in costume and receive
a prize)
November Bag Sale – Friday November 28th from 9-1
December Bag Sale – Friday December 19th from 9-1
The store keeps us hopping and is so much fun! We are always looking for volunteers
who can spare a few hours. Drop into the store and pickup an application.
Jewel's – Perth Location
October is going to be a great month at 48 Wilson Street West. You have been to our
great new location right? Drop by and see us on one of these days…
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Week of 6th-11th Week of Thanks Giving - Come be part of our Thanksgiving
Tree event, and bring food donations for The Table.
October 20th 5pm-7pm Ladies Night Out - Don’t miss this annual night – great
specials, refreshments and fun!
Happy Halloween – October 31st - Drop in for some tricks and treats.
Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac is
hosting a "Drive for a Cause" fundraiser for Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County on
September 19 and 20. Bring your kids and enjoy
fun activities while supporting a great cause.
Info is below:
Friday, September 19, 11 am - 1 pm
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Test drive a new vehicle (GM will donate
$25 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark
County for every test drive that is done
on the 19th and 20th!)
BBQ
Car Wash
Saturday, September 20, 10 am - 2 pm
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Test drive a new vehicle
Play street hockey with the Smiths Falls
Bears
Have your picture taken with the Smiths
Falls Bears
Kids who are 5 and starting hockey can
get a free hockey helmet
BBQ
Car Wash
After School Program Volunteers Needed
Please contact Kiefer Vincent ([email protected]) for more
information
Our after school programs have a great reputation for providing an outstanding overall
experience to participants. The programs are focused on physical activity, healthy
snacks and mentoring.
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to work between the hours of 3pm and 5:30pm
in either Perth or Smiths Falls at a variety of school locations. There are opportunities to
volunteer one to three times per week, depending on location.
This is an opportunity well suited to high-school and college students as there are many
volunteer hours to be had. Others are also welcome to apply. Start date will be midSeptember and volunteers can participate for half or all of the school year.
Attention Bigs & Littles! Fall Activities are SET!
We have a busy Fall planned, full of fun activities for our matches and our waiting
Littles. We kick things off with a movie night hosted by Carolina Suites in Perth.
Following this, we will be offering a yoga class, snack and craft in late October. Our
instructor will be Big Sister, Stacey Shrout, and her Little Sister will be assisting. And
finally, we will be hosting our Annual Children’s Christmas Party in mid-December. This
year, we will be moving to a new location, the Lanark Civitan! As always, all activities
are offered free of charge. I look forward to seeing many of you there and stayed tuned
for more information.
Be a Volunteer – Start Something Today!
The summer was spent developing new and exciting mentoring programs for the
upcoming school year.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is expanding our After School
program, which has been a huge success in Perth, to the Smiths Falls area. St
Francis de Sales and Chimo Public School will be the likely locations for this
great mentoring program.
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We are also in the planning stages of a home work club. Working with our local
Smiths Falls library we hope to offer this program to area grade 7 and 8 students
to help them with homework completion, tutoring and preparation for secondary
school.
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The agency has also developed a new intergenerational program that matches
seniors from Van Horne Manor Retirement Residence with children from a local
school to share stories, engage in arts and crafts and spend time together.
All of our existing programs and the implementation of these new programs rely
heavily on community volunteers.
So, on behalf of the entire mentoring team I would like to encourage you to become a
volunteer. Whether you are a student, teacher, senior, someone waiting to find a job in
your field, or just someone who has a free hour of time to give, we want to hear from
you.
Your involvement will not only help you acquire much valued experience working with
children and youth but will provide the opportunity for more local children and youth to
have access to the benefits of a quality mentoring experience. Call us. Drop into the
office. Email us. Whatever way you chose to contact us I encourage you to get involved.
With Our Thanks...
Third Party Events:
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Andress’ Your Independent Grocer thanks for raising $1,100 for Big Brothers
Big Sisters.
Blair and Sons thank you for hosting a third party fund raiser and raising $1000
for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Chartwell Willowdale thanks for holding two fundraisers that raised over $500
for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Foodsmiths thank you for your $500 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters
through your Bring Your Own Bag fundraiser.
Race the Runway was a great success again this year. We were thrilled to be
named one of their charities of choices (by the Smiths Falls Flying Club Historical
Society and the Smiths Falls Lions Club), receiving $1000. Our Littles and Bigs
enjoyed seeing the cars and being the guests of honour at this amazing event.
Movies Under the Stars was a great night that raised $510 for the agency. A
special thanks to the organizers of this fun community event.
MacPherson’s Radiator Service thank you for holding a fun BBQ in the
summer that raised $450 for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.
Tammy’s Nails’ Purse Auction was once again a huge success, raising
$10,000 to be shared with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and The
Smiths Falls Library. Thank you Tammy, Betty, and Team for doing this fun,
invaluable fundraiser!!
Community Organizations:
We are incredibly grateful to the local community organizations for investing in lives of
local youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. You allow us to provide
more children with mentors:
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Almonte Civitan
Almonte Community Coordinators (The HUB)
Almonte Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) – Perth & District
Independent Order of Daughters of the Empire
Kiwanis Club of Perth-On-Tay
Perth Lions Club
RCAF Association 443 Rideau Wing
Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95
Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Municipalities:
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Township of Beckwith thank you for investing in the lives of local children with
your $1500 gift.
Drummond North Elmsley thank you for committing $2000 to mentoring in
Lanark County.
Township of Montague thank you for your $250 donation to Big Brothers Big
Sisters this year.
Tay Valley Township thank you for your $3000 investment in our local youth.
Pre-authorized giving is now available. Call today (613-283-0570) to learn more.
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