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The Big Shred

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Join us on Saturday, May 2 from 9 am to 12 noon for The Big Shred!

This is your chance to quickly shred all those old bank and utility statements, tax files (2007 and earlier), files, notes, outdated documents, books, magazines, etc., as well as hard drives and CDs. The team includes our partner, Shred-It, who will promptly shred your documents in the parking lot of McClure United Church at 4025 Taylor St. (at McKercher). As well, help prevent personal identity theft. You can watch as volunteers place your private, personal or confidential paper into the Shred-It company truck’s shredder!

The service is by donation (suggested $10 per box, or $5 per shopping bag) to assist the McClure Place Foundation in paying down the mortgage at Amy McClure House, the personal care home for up to 23 residents and built in 2005. Help yourself and your family by getting rid of that unwanted yet personal material!

NHL Legends CNYC Tour 2014

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2 days of memorable experiences with NHL Legends. Attend the hockey game or celebrity banquet in support of CNYC and Saskatoon’s youth.

The Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon is proud to announce their exclusive title sponsorship of the NHL Legends CNYC Tour 2014. These events will support the important work done at CNYC in Saskatoon, and create memories for families and fans through Canada’s favourite sport.

Core Neighbourhood Youth Coop www.cnyc.ca

First up, the fundraising banquet at TCU Place in Saskatoon on December 2, 2014. Cocktails at 5:30. Dinner at 6:30. The event offers the unique opportunity to meet and mingle with some of today’s greatest hockey legends, including Ray Bourque, Al Iafrate, Stéphane Richer, Chris Nilan, Rick Middleton, Gary Leeman, Ken Linesman, Ron Duguay, Moose Dupont and Bob Sweeney. You don’t want to miss the intimate Hot Seat Interviews with the players, and of course, the opportunity to bid on exclusive NHL items and packages in the Live and Silent Auctions. This will be a great opportunity for up close photos and autographs and of course, an amazing meal.

December 3, 2014 is the main event – a family-friendly game spotlighting some of today’s greatest hockey legends (noted above). The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Legends Centre in Warman, Saskatchewan. Only 1100 rush seating tickets available for the game. ** Standing room only seats may be sold to permit greater attendance.

Purchase an additional Dressing Room Pass ticket for this limited access opportunity to meet the players in between periods.

General Admission (rush seating only) – $30.00
General Admission + Limited Access Dressing Room Pass – $130.00 (only 50 available)

Coach and Assistant Coach assignments will “manage the NHL Legends Team” from their Players’ Box. The experience will begin at 6:00 p.m. on game day and conclude after the game with a private gathering including all of the Legends.

Purchaser of the Assistant Team Coach experience will have VIP status following the game and permitted to participate in private post-game activities with the Legends. A CNYC representative will be in contact with you to provide further details prior to the event.

For more information, contact:
David Shanks, Executive Director, CNYC at ed@cnyc.ca 306 665 3889
OR
Karen Conway, Expert Events at expert.events@shaw.ca 306 229 9966.

Tickets are available on-line, or at the Core Neighborhood Youth Office at 903 20 St W, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Y5 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday only. Tickets at the office will only be sold until November 28th)

Terms & Conditions
** Standing Room only seats may be sold for the hockey game to permit greater attendance. The Celebrity Banquet is a licensed event.

International Day of the Girl

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International Day of the Girl
Saturday, October 18th (1pm – 6pm)
Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon

$15 ADMISSION (Children under 13 are FREE)

On Saturday October 18th from 1-6pm IDG Saskatoon is celebrating International Day of the Girl. Hosted by Heather Morrison the afternoon will involve:
• screening of award winning documentary Girl Rising,
• public art creation with renown local artist Monique Martin to create and send postcards to girls overseas
• journalling experience for people to explore what is possible.

The aim is to raise money to sponsor 5 girls for a year through World Vision and to raise $1000 for Egadz Baby Steps and Michael’s Place programs.

Poster PDF

Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation Gala Fundraiser

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at a Gala fundraiser for Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation.

Saturday, May 10at 6:00 pm
The Willows, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Keynote Speaker – Trevor Herriot
Trevor Herriot is best known to the Saskatchewan public for his encyclopedic knowledge of Saskatchewan birds on the popular monthly CBC radio phone in show, “Birdline”. He is also a well-known naturalist, writer and illustrator. Read more about Trevor here.

Tickets cost $75/person, or $650/table of 10.

Tickets available at:
McNally Robinson, 3130 8th St East (Mon-Thurs 9am – 10pm, Fri-Sat 9am – 11am, Sun 10am – 6pm)
Wild Birds Unlimited Store, 330A 2600 8th St East. (Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 4pm)
Or by calling 306-652-5975

100% of the profit at this event goes toward the costs of caring for the animals that come in to Living Sky. Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation has been seeing the animals they take in increase by about 100 animals each year since it was opened in 2010. In 2013, the small volunteer organization took in 435 birds and small mammals!

See Facebook for more info on the event, or the Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation website.

Easter Seals Drop Zone!

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The Easter Seals Drop Zone will showcase Saskatoon’s finest Superheroes on August 25, 2014, as they rappel down Boardwalk Rental Communities’ 22-storey Carlton Tower in a heroic effort to raise money for Easter Seals Saskatchewan and to make a huge difference in the lives of children and youth living with varying abilities.

With fun and fortitude, participants that raise $1,500.00 or more will be able to rappel down the side of one of Saskatoon’s tallest buildings. All participants are trained by expert staff and on event day participants are supervised by Remote Access Technology – a team of professionals who rappel in situations all over the world.

Music, food, refreshments, and good cheer will flood the event as participants touch down after their descent. The 2014 Superhero After-Party will be just as exciting as the Superheroes’ rappel! It is a chance for participants, sponsors, and volunteers to share and celebrate their Superhero experiences while Easter Seals staff will have an opportunity to recognize the heroic fundraising efforts made by these individuals.

Does it get any better? Yes, you could be involved!

Here’s how —-inspired individuals and/or teams can register online at www.thedropzone.ca

The Easter Seals Drop Zone promises to be the most unique event you will experience in 2014. Words cannot explain the pride you will find in taking part in this thrilling event. You can make a significant difference in the lives of many deserving children and youth in Saskatchewan.

Is there a Superhero in you just waiting to emerge? If you would like more information on getting involved in the Easter Seals Drop Zone, feel free to contact us.

VVCA Annual Social/Fundraising Event

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VVCA Annual Social & Fundraising Event 2014 Poster

Varsity View Community Association would like to invite you to our annual social and fundraising event. 19+ event.

Event Details:

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Louis’ Pub at the U of S

Steak/Chicken/Vegetarian Meal and Dessert
Doors open at 6 pm, Live Band: In the Queue, First Set at 8 pm

$25 per person for Dinner and Entertainment

Tickets available through an executive member or

by sending a request to varsityviewca@gmail.com

You can download our event poster here.