very year, many groups and individuals host fundraising events in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton. A Family Skating Party, The Oakville Children's Choir Christmas show and Planet Workshop Barbell Challenge are but a few examples the community working with us to support our mentoring programs.Be creative and do what you enjoy. Go for a hike, host a euchre tournament, BBQ, fashion show or sports event. Include your co-workers, friends and family. It’s all in support of a great cause and you’ll have fun doing it.Our energetic events staff will work with you every step of the way. From initial planning to hosting a successful event, we value your commitment and want you to succeed. Download our Special Event Guide to get started!
Call our Special Events Department at 905-339-2355 ext. 222 or e-mail bbbshalton.ca
2012 Listings of Upcoming Third Party Events
2012 Rotary Beach Party Dinner & Dance
Save the Date: This event will be on March 31, 2012.
On March 31st the weather may still be frightful in Ontario, but inside will be quite delightful. Imagine the beach brought indoors! Don your favourite beach gear and join us for loads of fun, lots of surprises, good food and a great cause: 50% of net funds raised at this event will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton’s Homework Program in Milton.
Dance to our own version of the Beach Boys: Jim Kenzie and the “Compleat Works on their Mid-Life Crisis Tour”.
“Elvis” will also be part of the entertainment!
Ticket now on sale - $85 per person. Contact Margaret Hamilton:905.878.4094 or sympatico.ca for more information.
Click here to view event flyer.
Granite Golf Club on Dublin Line, off 5 Side Road, Milton
2011 Listings of Past Third Party Events
Online AuctionSpecial thanks to all donors, purchasers and sponsors of our annual Online Auction. Together, we raise over $7,500 towards children's mentoring programs and services.
Addition-Elle Gift Wrap
Thanks to Addition Elle (Burloak and QEW in Oakville) for hosting our volunteers on Saturday, Dec 10 and Dec 17th at our gift wrap for kids sake. Young girls were mentored to gift wrap, learn good customer service skills and gain more volunteer hours.
Instant Imprints - The UPS store Fundraiser
During the month of November - it was Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton month at Instant Imprints and The UPS Store at 165 Cross Ave in Oakville! Thanks for the give aways, prizes, silent auction and 10% of total sales for the month.
Milton Shoeless Joe's Fundraiser
Shoeless Joe's held a fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton recently. The night featured great food, awesome auction items and very cool raffle prizes up for grabs! Big Brothers Big Sisters is a charitable organization dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical and social needs of girls and boys in our community. It is a non-profit, registered charity. There is no fee to the Little Brother/Sisters or their family for the Big Brothers Big Sister service. The organization has been creating friendships since 1969, and fundraising events such as this ensures the programs continue to be offered to help both boys and girls when they need it most. If you would like information on how you can help visit their website at www.bbbshalton.ca. Way to go Shoeless Joe’s!
2011 Philthy McNasty Ride for Kids Sake
Congratulations to Philthy McNasty of Oakville for hosting the Ride for Kids Sake event on Saturday, October 8th. this year, over 50 people enjoyed a fabulous breakfast and 24 motorcycles took to the road - all in an effort to raise awareness and financial support for kid's prgramming and services offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton. Special thanks to our Sponsor, Motorcycle Enhancements and Philthy McNasty's who will be repeating the Annual Ride for Kids Sake for the next 3 years!!!
2011 Community Shred-it Day -
Cobs Scones for Kids SakeCongratulations! COBS Oakville raised over $500 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton