fundraising events

 

Emergency Shelter
& Main Office

376 Huron Road
Box 334 Goderich
Ontario N7A 4C6

Crisis Line:
1.800.265.5506
1.519.524.6245

Business Line:
1.519.524.5333

 

Events Page

Festival of Arts & Crafts
July 9, 10 & 11, 2010 - Court House Park in Goderich Ontario

The Festival of Arts & Crafts is an annual show hosted by the Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing & Counselling Services of Huron as one of their major fundraisers. It is an outdoor show, held in beautiful Court House Park, centrally located in the town of Goderich.

The Festival features artisans and crafters from many disciplines including but not limited to decorative arts, glass and ceramics, fine art, photography, wood products, jewellery, clothing.

Admission is free, allowing townspeople and tourists to browse at their leisure and make those special purchases in our unhurried small-town setting.

 

Below we have listed a few details for some upcoming events. Click on the link/title of the event to view full details.




WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENTS



Our annual "Take a Swing Against Violence" nine hole Women's Golf Tournaments are held in Goderich and Wingham.  You are eligible to play as a Professional...if you have a handicap, Expert...if you own, or have access to golf clubs, Novice...if you have ever been on, in the vicinity of, or driven past a golf course, Fan...if you know someone (even a friend of a friend) who golfs, Golf Nerd...if you can spell G-O-L-F, Potential Golfer...you have Scottish ancestry (or Polish, or Irish...) and Supporter...if you are interested in ending violence against women and children.

We also request that interested community members, businesses or individuals sponsor a hole for $100.00. We recognize all sponsors with a sign with their name on it on the course and an Official Tax Receipt will be issued for all donations.



The Goderich Golf Tournament - SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. 

The Wingham Golf Tournament - SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.







Bayfield Safe Harbour 5K Run & 2K Fun Run/Walk-Bayfield

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

Bayfield Safe Harbour 5K Run & 2K Fun Run/Walk, as part of the popular Runner's Choice series. 



This run is open to everyone from serious competitors to recreational runners. Even the kids are welcome to participate in the "kiddie trot" around the Square in Bayfield (ages 2-6).

The event will be held throughout the village and is a certified course which features a 5 kilometre competition, a 2 kilometre fun run/walk and the kiddie trot. There are door prizes and
T-shirts available for those who register ($25 fee or free registration with $50 in sponsorship). Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the races begin at 9:30 a.m., starting and finishing in the Square.

If you would like to help as a volunteer, or want more details about this fun event - Click here www.safeharbourrun.ca

Runners Choice Link - Click here www.runnerschoice.on.ca

 




 

Enjoy a few photos from these past events & stay tuned for more!

Festival of Arts & Crafts - July 3, 4 & 5, 2009 in Goderich Ontario


Festival of Arts & Crafts Festival of Arts & Crafts Festival of Arts & Crafts

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