visit http://www.viq.ca/Eng/vservices/workshops.html for more information. Please register early
Volunteer Fairs
three volunteer fairs are coming in November
Quinte Secondary: Nov. 12 / 9:30am to 2pm
Moira Secondary: Nov. 14 / 9:30am to 2pm
Bayside Secondary: Nov. 17 / 9:30am to 12:30pm
Neighbors helping neighbors
Forum on November 27th First Pentecostal Church 490 Dundas Street West, register through Alzheimer’s Society Belleville 613-962-0892. No cost to attend Forum, but must register.
International Day of the VolunteersAgain this year, Chris Maguire of CIBC Wood Gundy in partnership with VIQ will be presenting the International Day of the Volunteers on Dec. 4th at the Sears Home Store. Event will be at 6pm, Via Rail passes Grand Prize, MC is Mark Filban of Classic Hits. Invitation to your volunteers will be faxed soon
Quinte Arts Council events
Tickets are on sale for the Quinte Arts Council’s Crystal Holiday Magic to be held Nov. 14, 20, 22, 23 and 27. The event will kick off on Nov. 14 with Skate with Santa, a free skate at Memorial Arena, downtown Belleville, after the Santa Claus Parade. The event will continue at the Ramada Inn, 11 Bay Bridge Rd., Belleville – On Nov. 20, enjoy the Crystal Cocktail Dance Party with silent auction and music by The Reasons; on Nov. 22, The Crystal Ball Gala Dinner and Dance will feature an amazing live and silent auction and music by Filet of Soul (sold out); Nov. 23 is an all-day event for families starting with Rudolf’s Pancake Breakfast, music and fun with Magoo, and Dufflebag Theatre’s hilarious production of Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer; then it’s Hot Chocolate with Santa in the Crystal Palace, then more fun with Magoo, music with Andy Forgie and Dufflebag Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. The popular Holiday Home Tour will be held Nov. 27, and will feature live music at each home. Tickets are at the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. East, downtown Belleville. Call 613-962-1232 to order by phone. Info: http://www.quinteartscouncil.org/.
Job Posting - Alternatives for Women
Alternatives for Women is a non-profit agency providing counselling, crisis intervention and second-stage housing for abused women. The board of directors is seeking an experienced Executive Director who can also serve as a front-line counsellor, to help us meet our commitment to expanding services to women in Prince Edward County. Experience: Five years successful service in the non-profit sector with woman abuse and children witnessing violence. Education: Appropriate education or equivalent professional experience. For full posting, please contact Alternatives for Women at 476-4435
AHAN Presents National Housing Day
A community forum will be held on Nov. 20th at the St. Thomas' Anglican Church. Theme is "The 25-in-5 Blue Print for Poverty Reduction in Ontario", a forum to build on the strenghts and capacities of the community to keep residents of Hastings County housed. Registration is free. Register with Derek McGeachy at 967-4734 x227 dmcgeachy@mentalhealthservices.ca by Nov. 14. More info at www.hastingshousing.com/ahan.
Information Sharing Meetings in November
Community Services Network: Nov. 27
QAVA: Nov. 26 (at Plainfield Community Homes)
Allied Professional: Nov. 26
Madoc Brown Bag: Nov. 18
Don't hesitate to call me if you need info about location or if you'd like to be added on the email list.
