Friday, March 16, 2012- Celebrate the 'Luck of the Irish' at Adelaide Place from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Deck yourself in green and come out and enjoy entertainment by the 'Shamrockers' at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., silent auction and retirement seminars. Parking available on the street.
Saturday, March 3, 2012- Holsag Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Don Corneil Auction Barn 1241 Salem Road, Little Britain. Save 60% to 90% off wholesale prices on cancelled orders, scratch and dents and slight imperfections. Proceeds to benefit United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Boys & Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes.
Saturday, March 3, 2012- Annual UW Fun Curling Bonspeil at the Lindsay Curling Club. $50 per person or $200 for a team of 4 and includes two 6 end games of curling, lunch and dinner, draw prizes and loonie auction. Come out for a fun day of curling. Registrations now being accepted.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012- Adelaide Place Pancake Supper for United Way.
Mark your calendars and join us at Adelaide Place (84 Adelaide Street South) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Strove Tuesday. For $5.00 enjoy a delicious supper of pancakes, bacon and sausage served up with smiles by United Way Board Directors and staff.
Saturday, February 11, 2012- THE WAY Play it Forward- Cancelled
Saturday, February 11, 2012- THE WAY Play it Forward-A new signature event for the United Way of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Enjoy an intimate dinner and evening entertainment featuring music by Montana Sky. Montana Sky will be pre-releasing songs from their upcoming CD. Silent and live auction will add to the excitement of the evening. Limited number of tickets are available through the United Way office. Order yours today via phone at 705-878-5081 or email office@ckl.unitedway.ca.
Monday, December 12, 2011-Benefit Night at Burger King. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burger King (401 Kent Street- Lindsay Square Mall) will donate 20% of your purchase of designated meals to United Way CKL. Must present coupon at time of ordering.
Thursday, December 8, 2011-Official Launch of the C-Links Centre in the City of Kawartha Lakes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Frost Campus, Fleming College. Complimentary parking available. RSVP to Shantal Ingram @705-324-9144 ext.3092 or email shingram@flemingc.on.ca.
Saturday, December 3, 2011- 8th Annual Christmas Craft Sale in support of St. John Ambulance and United Way. Join us from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Victoria Park Armoury. Interested vendors should contact St. John's Ambulance at 705-324-9894 or email sjalindsay@bellnet.ca
Friday, November 18, 2011 -Bingy Sale @ John Howard Society from 11:00 a.m - 2 p.m. Get a start on Christmas shopping bingy style!
Friday, November 18, 2011-Soups On @ Community Living Kawartha Lakes from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Enjoy soup, social time and support the United Way.
Thursday, November 3, 2011; Victoria Park Armouries- Festival of Fashion, hosted by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes. Join us for an evening cruise of fashions from local merchants. Doors open at 6:00.
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - Crayola Sale
Mark your calendars now for the 23rd annual Crayola Sale. The sale will once again be held at the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Building at the Lindsay Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011- 1st Annual Lindsay A&W United Way Day
Enjoy lunch or dinner and support United Way. On September 28 $1 from the sale of every Teen Burger will go to support the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Donation jars will also be at the Lindsay A&W location for two weeks prior to the event . Enjoy being served by local celebrities during lunch and in the evening come 'Cruise the Dub' with Classic Cars show.
Saturday, September 17, 2011- Day of Caring
This year's project is the layout and construction of a labyrinth walking path at Hospice Kawartha Lakes, a division of Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes. The lead business will be Sir Sandford Fleming College. To volunteer to help with the Day of Caring contact Jill Sadler, Hospice at 705-324-7323 or Leona DeCarla at 1-866-353-6464. To learn more about the Day of Caring and this year’s project click here.
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 - Bases For Life Slo-Pitch Tournament
Join us for the second annual Bases for Life Slo-Pitch Tournament at Wilson Fields in Lindsay. Registration is now being taken. Come into the office (50 Mary St. W.) or download here. Registration form.
Friday, September 16, 2011- Rick Morrey Memorial Golf Tournament
Join the employees of the Central East Correctional Centre at this annual golf tournament held in memory of their colleague, Rick Morey. This tournament features a BBQ lunch, 18 holes of golf, dinner and some fabulous prizes.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011- UW 2011 Campaign Tee-Off
Join us for our Annual Campaign Tee Off at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club. Enjoy breakfaast, meet the 2011 Campaign Co-chairs and participate in the Community Challenge. Call the UW Office (705-878-5081) or email Carol Herr, Campaign Leader (carol.herr@ckl.unitedway.ca) to register.
Monday, September 12, 2011- 100 Mile Dinner
Enjoy a culinary feast and support both the United Way and Kawartha Choice FarmFresh at the annual Kawartha Lakes 100 Mile dinner. Tickets for 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. sittings are $35.00 and available from the City of Kawartha Lakes Economid Development Office (705-324-9411 Ex. 1232) and the Olympia Restaurant (705-328-1444).
Friday, September 9, 2011- 1 Mile Challenge
Join MP Barry Devolin at the 2nd Annual 1 Mile Challenge for United Way. Walk starts at 6:30
p.m. at the Lindsay Fairgrounds. To register visit www.KL5K.com.
Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 14th Annual Coboconk Duck Derby
Tickets are on sale now in stores throughout the Village of Coboconk and Lions Club members, at Hill's Florist and Investor's Group in Lindsay, through United Way board and cabinet members as well as at the United Way office. Tickets cost $5 each, or 3/$10. This year, enjoy all cash prizes - $500 for first place, $400 for second, $300 for third, $200 for fourth and $100 for fifth.
Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Great Kawartha Road Cruise
The winners of our inaugural Great Kawartha Road Cruise were Tom and Tracey Murphy. The Murphy family (below) won the rental of a Happy Days House Boat. A&W was a fantastic host for the event, and participants enjoyed stops at the Highlands Cinemas and Movie Museum, Kawartha Settlers' Village and the Lilac Festival of Lindsay. Thanks to all of our sponsors and to the participants that made this inaugural event a success.
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 – Crayola Sale
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Almost 2,000 shoppers helped raise $37,000 for United Way at the 22nd annual Crayola Sale. This is our single largest fundraiser of the year, and draws crowds from across central Ontario Extra special thanks to the staff, retirees and volunteers of Crayola.
Sat., Sept. 11, 2010 – Bases for Life Mixed Slow Pitch Tournament
United Way supporter Jordan Bress organized a mixed slow pitch tourney for United Way, held at Wilson Fields. Thank you to the 9 teams that participated in the event. Thank you to all the sponsors of the tournament and home run derby.
Friday September 10, 2010 – Barry Devolin Run
Barry Devolin’s staff organized a run with proceeds to support United Way. There was a 5K run and 1K Community Challenge. This was a great event that brought serious runners and families out to the fairgrounds. Thank you to Barry and his staff for organizing ths event. The draw for two Air Canada tickets was drawn right after the race. Congratulations to Bill Charlton, ticket number 156, on his win.