Community Connect

Community Connect is a free bi-monthly newspaper column of upcoming South Simcoe events and volunteer opportunities that is published in partnership with the Alliston Herald.

If you would like your community event or volunteer opportunity included in the column, please contact Isabelle Lewis at 705-435-4900 or email communityconnect@contactsouthsimcoe.ca.

Please note that we need at least three week advance notice of your event or volunteer opportunity to include it in our column, however, we cannot guarantee publication, as it is based on space availability.

For March 1, 2010

What's Happening

Equipment Operator Training Information Session
Thur., Mar. 4, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Training Point. Town Square, 39 Victoria St. E., Alliston. 705-435-4900
Join the 5th Wheel Training Institute for an informative presentation on the trucking and heavy equipment operator industries along with information on 5th Wheel programs and training funding sources. Call to register.

Free Budgeting Workshop
Mon., Mar. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Training Point. Town Square, 39 Victoria St. E., Alliston. 705-435-4900
This valuable workshop covers the details of how to effectively manage monthly expenses as well as some important cost savers. Facilitated by Warren Covent, CIRP Trustee in Bankruptcy. Call to register.

The Clothes Line’s Annual Bag Sale
Mon., Mar. 15 to Sat., Mar. 20. The Clothes Line, 55 Victoria St. W., Alliston. 705-434-0790
Spring is just around the corner and The Clothes Line is holding their annual Bag Sale where you can stuff a bag full of winter clothing including shoes and purses for only $5. The Clothes Line will close at 2 p.m. on Sat., Mar. 20 and reopen with their new spring line on Mon., Mar. 22. Proceeds support CONTACT – South Simcoe Community Information Centre.

New Utopia Café
Every Sunday starting Jan. 31, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Utopia Community Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia. Contact Et at 705-728-0135
$5 admission will buy a bottomless cup of coffee. Goodies will also be available. Featuring local musicians, Jeff Williams and Jill Jambro. All are welcome. Proceeds will support the Utopia Conservation Area.

The Training Point
Various Times. CONTACT. Town Square, 39 Victoria St. E., Alliston. 705-435-4900
The Training Point’s new winter training guide is now available. It features a number of exciting free workshops and affordable classes that everyone in the community can enjoy. You can pick up a copy at CONTACT’s main office or go online to www.contactsouthsimcoe.ca. Funds raised from The Training Point support CONTACT’s community programs and services.

Free Drop In Community Legal Clinic
Various Times. Community Service Centre South Simcoe, Town Square, 39 Victoria St. E., Alliston. 705-435-4900
Community Legal Clinic – Simcoe, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes will be offering free legal services starting Jan. 14. The clinic provides legal assistance in the areas of income maintenance, social assistance and employment law, government benefits, housing, consumer law, education, and human rights. The Community Legal Clinic will be available by appointment or drop in between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 18, Mar. 11, and Mar. 25.

Free Parent/Caregiver and Children Programs
Various Times. Ontario Early Years Centre, 13 Wellington St. W., Alliston. 705-435-4308
The Ontario Early Years Centre offers a fun environment for adults and preschool aged children to interact and learn together. Take advantage of toys, circle time, creative activities and lots of great programs. Drop by for a tour and visit today.

New Parents Group
Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre, 13 Wellington St. W., Alliston. 705-435-4308
Are you a first time parent with a baby under 9 months of age? This informal, friendly drop in program offers weekly topics with a presenter and the opportunity to meet other first time parents. Registration is not required.

VON Adult Day Program
Mondays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Simcoe Manor, 5988 8th Line, Beeton. 905-729-0700
A social and recreational day program for seniors and adults who are frail, cognitively impaired, isolated, or physically challenged. Assistance with transportation is available. Contact Joan Woll, Program Coordinator, Victorian Order of Nurses.

Al-Anon Support Group
Thursdays, 7:45 p.m. Christ Church Anglican, 99 Queen St. S, Tottenham. 1-888-425-2666
Has your life been affected by someone else's drinking? If so, Al-Anon or Alateen is for you!

Living with Cancer Support Group

Third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper St., Alliston
A peer support group providing support for those with cancer, their families and friends. Contact Gerda Schroeder at
705-435-7452

Spotlight on Volunteering

Youth Café Volunteers. South Simcoe
The Blue Frog. Contact Tina at 705-435-4900 or tina@contactsouthsimcoe.ca
The Blue Frog Youth Café is opening soon and requires young people aged 14-29 to volunteer for shifts. Mornings, afternoons and evenings are available. Get training, a solid reference and on-the-job experience to upgrade your résumé. Join us by searching “Blue Frog Café” on Facebook and visit www.youthcafe.ca.

Female Role Models. Alliston
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Simcoe. Contact Alex at 905-936-9788 or caseworker@on.aibn.com
Assist Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Simcoe’s “Sisters in Strength” self esteem group for girls at Ernest Cumberland Public School. Starting Mar. 3, Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for 10 consecutive weeks. Transportation available.

Heart & Stroke School Programs Volunteers. South Simcoe
The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Contact Jessica Beausoleil at 705-737-1020
Volunteers are to needed to assist in recruiting schools for our fundraising events, which includes Jump for Heart and Hoops for Heart. The position would also include helping to facilitate 'kick-off' assemblies, visiting school events, and delivering the mission message. Will be required throughout the school year, however, peak times are in April, May, and June.

Ask US Senior Volunteers. South Simcoe
Volunteer South Simcoe. Contact Isabelle Lewis at 705-435-4900
Looking to give back to your community? Seeking senior volunteers to assist youth in South Simcoe by providing advice and/or support for our new online mentoring program. A computer is not required and training is provided.

ReStore Volunteer. Alliston
Habitat for Humanity Huronia ReStore, Alliston. Contact Jerry Whidden at 705-435-0336
Seeking retirees and students 16 years or older to assist with store shelving, cleaning, assembly, heavy lifting, and sorting in retail store environment.

Youth Volunteers. South Simcoe
Volunteer South Simcoe. Contact Isabelle at 705-435-4900 or isabelle@contactsouthsimcoe.ca
The Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge taking place in April and May develops a series of fun volunteer projects for youth. We are seeking youth who would be interested in working with Volunteer South Simcoe to plan and execute events. Community Service hours awarded.

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