Gloucester Fair at the Rideau Carleton Raceway This year the Gloucester Fair runs from Thursday, May 23rd to Sunday, May 26th. On Thursday, May 23rd, admission will be free! So the fair is encouraging people to bring non-perishable or fund donations for the Ottawa Food Bank! Where: Rideau Carleton Raceway (4837 Albion Rd) For more [ read more... ]
2011 February
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Lawzfest
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Many of the region’s legal experts showcased their musical prowess at this rocking food and fundraiser at the Capital Music Hall. Donations were accepted at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the Ottawa Food Bank. Though the jury is still out on the final total of proceeds for the event, we’re incredibly happy to have [ read more... ]
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Hockey for Huggies
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Hockey fans who went to see the Sens take on the Bruins on February 18th supported Hockey for Huggies in a big way! Close to 9,200 diapers were raised over the course of the evening, and this will help ensure that our Baby Supply Cupboard is well stocked for some time. Thanks to Huggies, the [ read more... ]
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
Ottawa Ice Bowl X
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Disc Golfers across the region braved wintry weather for the Ice Bowl, the city’s premier event for fans of the sport. Participants at Beaverbrook Park donated generously, and by the end of the day we had counted more than 800 pounds of food. Thanks Disc Golfers; you’ve done it again!
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Tim Hortons Food Drive
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Coffee-loving Ottawans came out in droves to support the Tim Hortons Food Drive this past week. The food drive wrapped up on Sunday, February 13th, when it was announced that 19,000 pounds of non-perishable goods had been raised at Tim Hortons locations across the Ottawa Region. Thanks to Tim Hortons for organizing yet another successful [ read more... ]
