On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, followed by several powerful aftershocks, struck off the western coast of Haiti, causing buildings to collapse in Port au Prince and chaos as people fled the damage. It is estimated that 3 million people have been affected and 200,000 left homeless.
Local volunteers continue to support evacuation activities and provide much needed shelter, clean water and medical support.
Canadians are encouraged to support the relief efforts by making a financial donation to one of the following organizations:
Local Businesses & Organizations also participating in the Haiti Earthquake Relief:
MONEY MART – all donations made through their locations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by both Money Mart AND Western Union in support of the Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts in Haiti.
HAITI HEARTS WALK - Charity walk @ Maffeo-Sutton Park, Sunday, January 31st, Email: haitiheartswalk@gmail.com for more info.
ROTARY CLUB/NANAIMO NORTH TOWN CTR - Visit Nanaimo North Town Centre Weds, Jan 27th. They'll be collecting donations from 2-6pm In support of the Rotary Club's "Shelter Box Initiative" for Haiti's Earthquake relief. Each 'Box' provides shelping collect helter, & warmth for up to 10 people. For more information, email: cmcdonald@nanaimonorth.com
Parksville Uncorked
Take in this weekend-long celebration of Wine and Food, February 25th to 28th.
...with Wine Tasting's, Winemaker's Dinners, Brunches and more, happening at great venues, like Pacific Shores Resort & Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort & Spa, The Beach Club & Quality Resort Bayside.
Sid Williams Theatre Society www.sidwilliamstheatre.com Catch all the great performances the Sid is bringing to the Comox Valley for the 2009/2010 Season!
Including:
~ROMANZA~
~FORD SEVEN~
~FOREVER PLAID~
...and many more!
11th Annual West Coast Women's Show.
Click the logo above for booth purchasing opportunities and for more informaion about this year's very exciting West Coast Women's Show!
Saturday, March 6th & Sunday, March 7th @ The Beban Park Auditorium, in Nanaimo.
NRGH Lotto For Life
Click Image above for full details!
Already 50% Sold Out!!
Ticket purchase deadlines: Early Bird: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010.
Final: Thursday, April 8th, 2010.
Draw Dates: Early Bird Draw: Friday, February 26th, 2010.
FINAL Draw: Saturday, April 17th, 2010. 1:00pm, @ Nanaimo North Town Centre.
Oceanside Generals Jr. Hockey
The 2009/2010 Oceanside Generals Hockey Season is well underway!
Click Here to keep updated here on the Oceanside Generals 2009/2010 Hockey season.
When Radio Was
Every night at 8pm, 99.9 The Lounge presents "When Radio Was" featuring vintage radio shows from the golden era of broadcasting. From Jack Benny to The Shadow to Lux Theatre... you'll hear all the classics from yesteryear.
The David Suzuki Report
The David Suzuki Report is on The Lounge. Click HERE for more details.
